What is a pro or con of living in Rocky Mount, North Carolinacompared to Arkansas City, Kansas?

Median Home Cost is 93% more expensive in Rocky Mount.

What salary do I need to live in Rocky Mount, North Carolina copmared to Arkansas City, Kansas?

A salary of $8,725 in Arkansas City, Kansas should increase to $10,055 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ARKANSAS CITY vs. ROCKY MOUNT
Cost of Living Comparison

Arkansas City, Kansas vs. Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is 15.2% more expensive than Arkansas City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $10,055 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Arkansas City, Kansas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rocky Mount, North Carolina is more expensive than Arkansas City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Rocky Mount
than in Arkansas City, Kansas

Arkansas City, KS vs. Rocky Mount, NC

Compared to Arkansas City, Rocky Mount is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

76.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% lower

Commute

18.1% higher

Health

4.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Arkansas City, Kansas vs. Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arkansas City, KS vs. Rocky Mount, NC

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