Vancouver, Washington vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 25.3% cheaper than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,110 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Hickory
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Vancouver, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.2% higher
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  39.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower