Cost of Living Calculator - Rockingham, North Carolina vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 40.8% more expensive than Rockingham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,375 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockingham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Rockingham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Rockingham, North Carolina
Rockingham, NC vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Rockingham, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  105.1% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher

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