Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 12.5% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $43,750 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Hickory
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Valparaiso, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  40.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower