Raleigh, Mississippi vs. Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is 5.0% more expensive than Raleigh, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $78,750 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rocky Mount, North Carolina is more expensive than Raleigh, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Rocky Mount
than in Raleigh, Mississippi
Raleigh, MS vs. Rocky Mount, NC
Compared to Raleigh, Rocky Mount is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% higher
      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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher