Rocky Mount, North Carolina vs. Bristol, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bristol, Virginia is 2.4% more expensive than Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,190 in Bristol, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bristol, Virginia is more expensive than Rocky Mount, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
22% more expensive in Bristol
than in Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Rocky Mount, NC vs. Bristol, VA
Compared to Rocky Mount, Bristol is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% higher
      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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower