Jackson, New Jersey vs. Rocky Mount, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rocky Mount, Virginia is 27.6% cheaper than Jackson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $144,787 in Rocky Mount, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rocky Mount, Virginia is cheaper than Jackson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Rocky Mount
than in Jackson, New Jersey
Jackson, NJ vs. Rocky Mount, VA
Compared to Jackson, Rocky Mount is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower