What is a pro or con of living in Beaufort, South Carolinacompared to Rocky Mount, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 97% more expensive in Beaufort.

What salary do I need to live in Beaufort, South Carolina copmared to Rocky Mount, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina should increase to $61,177 in Beaufort, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ROCKY MOUNT vs. BEAUFORT
Cost of Living Comparison

Rocky Mount, North Carolina vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 22.4% more expensive than Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,177 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is more expensive than Rocky Mount, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Beaufort
than in Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Rocky Mount, NC vs. Beaufort, SC

Compared to Rocky Mount, Beaufort is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

143.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.7% higher

Commute

10.7% lower

Health

0.6% lower

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Personal

9.9% higher

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Rocky Mount, North Carolina vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rocky Mount, NC vs. Beaufort, SC

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