Atlanta, Georgia vs. Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is 30.9% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $190,037 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rocky Mount, North Carolina is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Rocky Mount
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Rocky Mount, NC
Compared to Atlanta, Rocky Mount is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower