Painted Post, New York vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 7.2% more expensive than Painted Post, New York.

You would need a salary of $53,584 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Painted Post, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Painted Post, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Hickory
than in Painted Post, New York
Painted Post, NY vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Painted Post, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower