Round Rock, Texas vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 24.3% cheaper than Round Rock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $71,923 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Round Rock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Round Rock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Hickory
than in Round Rock, Texas
Round Rock, TX vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Round Rock, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  26.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher