Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is 15.6% cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $42,188 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rocky Mount, North Carolina is cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Rocky Mount
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Rocky Mount, NC
Compared to Knoxville, Rocky Mount is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher