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

Median Home Cost is 113% more expensive in Wilmington.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina should increase to $95,734 in Wilmington, 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. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Rocky Mount, North Carolina vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 27.6% more expensive than Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $95,734 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wilmington, 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
113% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Rocky Mount, NC vs. Wilmington, NC

Compared to Rocky Mount, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

152.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.1% lower

Commute

5.4% higher

Health

12.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Rocky Mount, North Carolina vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rocky Mount, NC vs. Wilmington, NC

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