What is a pro or con of living in Rocky Mount, North Carolinacompared to Chesapeake, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 51% cheaper in Rocky Mount.

What salary do I need to live in Rocky Mount, North Carolina copmared to Chesapeake, Virginia?

A salary of $12,000 in Chesapeake, Virginia could decrease to $8,782 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.

CHESAPEAKE vs. ROCKY MOUNT
Cost of Living Comparison

Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is 26.8% cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $8,782 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rocky Mount, North Carolina is cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Rocky Mount
than in Chesapeake, Virginia

Chesapeake, VA vs. Rocky Mount, NC

Compared to Chesapeake, Rocky Mount is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

66.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.1% higher

Commute

27.0% lower

Health

0.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chesapeake, VA vs. Rocky Mount, NC

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