Houston, Texas vs. Rocky Mount, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rocky Mount, Virginia is 9.1% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $168,147 in Rocky Mount, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rocky Mount, Virginia is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Rocky Mount
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Rocky Mount, VA
Compared to Houston, Rocky Mount is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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