Rochester, New York vs. Kinston, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kinston, North Carolina is 10.6% cheaper than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $67,067 in Kinston, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kinston, North Carolina is cheaper than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Kinston
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Kinston, NC
Compared to Rochester, Kinston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower