Cost of Living Calculator - Poway, California vs Hickory, North Carolina


The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 49.6% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $50,429 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Hickory
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs Hickory, NC
Compared to Poway, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% lower
      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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  43.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.