Watertown, New York vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 15.4% more expensive than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $196,257 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Watertown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Hickory
than in Watertown, New York
Watertown, NY vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Watertown, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher