San Francisco, California vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 63.9% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $67,111 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Hickory
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to San Francisco, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.9% 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
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  49.6% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower