Cary, North Carolina vs. Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is 33.7% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $33,158 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rocky Mount, North Carolina is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Rocky Mount
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Rocky Mount, NC
Compared to Cary, Rocky Mount is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower