Rocky Mount, North Carolina vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 34.3% more expensive than Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $131,574 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Rocky Mount, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Rocky Mount, NC vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to Rocky Mount, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  51.4% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher