Rocky Mount, North Carolina vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 56.1% more expensive than Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $174,034 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Rocky Mount, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Rocky Mount, NC vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Rocky Mount, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.1% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  239.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.8% lower
  Commute
  61.4% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher