Tucson, Arizona vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 7.8% cheaper than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $46,082 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Hickory
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Tucson, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  49.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower