Metairie, Louisiana vs. Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is 27.0% cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $36,522 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rocky Mount, North Carolina is cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Rocky Mount
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Rocky Mount, NC
Compared to Metairie, Rocky Mount is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower