Rocky Mount, VA Cost of Living


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Rocky Mount cost of living score
94.1
Less expensive
5.9% lower
than the US average
9.7% lower
than the Virginia average
Rocky Mount, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.9% lower than the U.S. average and 9.7% lower than the average for Virginia.

Rocky Mount, VA

Housing costs in Rocky Mount?
A typical home costs $225,600, which is 33.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 34.3% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rocky Mount costs $920 per month, which is 35.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 52.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Rocky Mount?
To live comfortably in Rocky Mount, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $43,200 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rocky Mount?
The cost of living in Rocky Mount, VA is quite reasonable. The median home value in the area is $129,800, which is slightly lower than the national average. The median household income is around $39,000, making it easier for residents to afford the basics. Groceries and other necessities are generally cheaper than they are in more populated areas, making day-to-day life more affordable. In addition, taxes on incomes and property are relatively low compared to the rest of Virginia. All of these factors combine to make Rocky Mount a great place to live and work while also being able to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle at an affordable cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRocky MountVirginiaUnited States
  94.1104.2100.0
  96.399.6100
  110.3103.1100.0
  62.3112.9100.0
  $225,600$343,200$338,100
  99.1%99.3%100.0%
  91.399.4100.0
  100.7113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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This is the very first time my wife and I have moved to such a very lower populated and less educated town that is still tucked away in yesterday, and its rich value in  More

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