The Rocky Mount, NC Metro Area is ranked highly by many bestplaces ratings. According to the Best Places rankings for the area, it has a low cost of living index at 85.7 out of 100, and a livability score of 68 out of 100. It also ranks high in areas like crime rate (72), weather (95), education (83), employment (75) and housing (91). This makes the Rocky Mount Metro Area an attractive option for people looking for an affordable place to live with good schools and a low crime rate.
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