Federal Way, Washington vs. Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is 43.6% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $28,188 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rocky Mount, North Carolina is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Rocky Mount
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Rocky Mount, NC
Compared to Federal Way, Rocky Mount is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.2% higher
  Commute
  50.3% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower