Sacramento, California vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 27.5% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $117,503 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Hickory
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Sacramento, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower