What is a pro or con of living in Hickory, North Carolinacompared to Smithfield, North Carolina?

Health is 28% more expensive in Hickory.

What salary do I need to live in Hickory, North Carolina copmared to Smithfield, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Smithfield, North Carolina should increase to $51,579 in Hickory, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SMITHFIELD vs. HICKORY
Cost of Living Comparison

Smithfield, North Carolina vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 3.2% more expensive than Smithfield, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,579 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithfield, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Smithfield, North Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
28% more expensive in Hickory
than in Smithfield, North Carolina

Smithfield, NC vs. Hickory, NC

Compared to Smithfield, Hickory is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.2% lower

Commute

11.9% higher

Health

29.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Smithfield, North Carolina vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Smithfield, NC vs. Hickory, NC

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