Rocky Mount Metro Area, NC Cost of Living


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Rocky Mount cost of living score
77.7
Less expensive
22.3% lower
than the US average
14.6% lower
than the North Carolina average
Rocky Mount North Carol Metro Area, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.3% lower than the U.S. average and 14.6% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Rocky Mount Metro Area, NC

Housing costs in Rocky Mount?
A typical home costs $178,200, which is 47.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.4% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rocky Mount costs $890 per month, which is 37.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 24.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Rocky Mount?
To live comfortably in Rocky Mount North Carol Metro Area, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $34,200 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rocky Mount?
The cost of living in Rocky Mount, NC Metro Area is 77.7, which is significantly lower than the US average of 100. This makes Rocky Mount an attractive destination for those looking to buy a home since the median value of a house in this metro area is $178,200, much lower than the national average of $338,100. With such a lower cost of living compared to other areas in the country, it's easy to see why so many people are choosing to make their homes in Rocky Mount.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRocky MountNorth CarolinaUnited States
  77.791.0100.0
  93.196.5100
  115.2107.2100.0
  43.083.1100.0
  $178,200$289,300$338,100
  102.0%99.2%100.0%
  76.583.9100.0
  86.089.2100.0

   100=National Average

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