Rocky Mount, North Carolina vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 36.6% more expensive than Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $81,984 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Rocky Mount, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Rocky Mount, NC vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Rocky Mount, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher