Rocky Mount, North Carolina vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 62.2% more expensive than Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $81,085 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Rocky Mount, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Laurel
than in Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Rocky Mount, NC vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Rocky Mount, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.2% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  261.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  86.9% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher