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

Median Home Cost is 129% more expensive in Sunset Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Sunset Beach, North Carolina copmared to Rocky Mount, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina should increase to $68,519 in Sunset Beach, North 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. SUNSET BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Rocky Mount, North Carolina vs. Sunset Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunset Beach, North Carolina is 37.0% more expensive than Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,519 in Sunset Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sunset Beach, North 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
129% more expensive in Sunset Beach
than in Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Rocky Mount, NC vs. Sunset Beach, NC

Compared to Rocky Mount, Sunset Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

178.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.1% lower

Commute

20.8% higher

Health

11.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Rocky Mount, North Carolina vs. Sunset Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rocky Mount, NC vs. Sunset Beach, NC

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