Hickory Cost of Living

Hickory, NC is 6% lower than the national average.

Housing

10%
The cost of housing (buy and rent) is 10% lower than the national average.

Utilities

8%
(monthly): The cost of utilities is 8% lower than the national average.

Transportation

2%
The cost of transportation is 2% lower than the national average.

Food

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The cost of food is the same with the national average. 

Healthcare

2%
The cost of healthcare is 2% lower than the national average.

Entertainment

6%
The cost of good & services is 6% lower than the national average.
Source: The Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER)

Things To Do

Hickory is the metro hub for 365,000 people. There are numerous parks, mountain bike trails, Lake Hickory, restaurants, breweries, events in the downtown, major retail, local shops, and so much more.

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Neighborhoods

The City of Hickory offers a variety of living accommodations from historic housing to brand new construction, apartment-living, downtown homes and apartments, lake homes, and everything in between.
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Doers & Makers

These are people who live and work in Hickory and embody creativity, resilience, and a collaborative spirit. Doers & Makers are paving the way for the future and shaping Hickory to make Life. Well Crafted. for all.

Hickory Trail

The Hickory Trail is one of the Crafting Hickory projects that has the potential to transform our community. Spanning more than 10 miles across the city, the Hickory Trail provides bicycle and pedestrian safety while connecting popular destinations and amenities. The Trail, along with the City’s culture of providing an atmosphere for dynamic growth and robust development, is a major asset in the community’s effort to craft a strong economy, provide good jobs, and create a desirable quality of life for residents.

The Hickory Trail encompasses the City Walk, Riverwalk, Aviation Walk, Historic Ridgeview Walk, and OLLE Art Walk. 

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