Sacramento, California vs. Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is 37.8% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $31,086 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rocky Mount, North Carolina is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Rocky Mount
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Rocky Mount, NC
Compared to Sacramento, Rocky Mount is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower