Union, Kentucky vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 18.3% cheaper than Union, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $40,871 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Union, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Union, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Hickory
than in Union, Kentucky
Union, KY vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Union, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower