Urbana, Ohio vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 20.0% more expensive than Urbana, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $84,000 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbana, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Urbana, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Hickory
than in Urbana, Ohio
Urbana, OH vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Urbana, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% higher
      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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  40.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower