Hickory, NC vs St. George, UT
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Hickory
70.8
#1056 nationally
St. George
69.6
#1189 nationally
St. George leads in crime level (5.8 vs 11.2). St. George leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 19.6 min). St. George leads in median household income ($69,333 vs $58,251).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hickory, NC | St. George, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1056) | 69.6 (#1189) |
| Population | 44,415 | 104,578 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,293 | $518,372 |
| Median Household Income | $58,251 | $69,333 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 16.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.0 | R+52.3 |
C-
70.8 Score
Hickory, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$298,293
Population
44,415
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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D+
69.6 Score
St. George, UT
Mid-size Utah city with community character
Median Home
$518,372
Population
104,578
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
27
West
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