Rochester, New York vs. Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina is 12.0% cheaper than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $87,981 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina is cheaper than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Roanoke Rapids
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Roanoke Rapids, NC
Compared to Rochester, Roanoke Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower