Clemmons, NC vs Hickory, NC

Hickory is moderately more affordable than Clemmons, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Clemmons scores 93 compared to 81 for Hickory, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clemmons can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clemmons is $1,172/month compared to $975/month in Hickory — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hickory is more affordable at $248,300 median vs $306,900.

Median household income in Clemmons is $84,326 compared to $63,361 in Hickory (+33.1%). While Clemmons is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clemmons spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Hickory.