Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 14.6% cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $85,382 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Hickory
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Virginia Beach, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower