Visalia, California vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 13.8% cheaper than Visalia, California.

You would need a salary of $64,663 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Visalia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Visalia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Hickory
than in Visalia, California
Visalia, CA vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Visalia, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower