St. Petersburg, Florida vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 12.2% cheaper than St. Petersburg, Florida.

You would need a salary of $131,773 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than St. Petersburg, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Hickory
than in St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg, FL vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to St. Petersburg, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower