Gilroy, California vs. Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is 56.4% cheaper than Gilroy, California.

You would need a salary of $52,379 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gilroy, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rocky Mount, North Carolina is cheaper than Gilroy, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Rocky Mount
than in Gilroy, California
Gilroy, CA vs. Rocky Mount, NC
Compared to Gilroy, Rocky Mount is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower