Salem, Virginia vs. Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is 13.9% cheaper than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $64,579 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rocky Mount, North Carolina is cheaper than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Rocky Mount
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Rocky Mount, NC
Compared to Salem, Rocky Mount is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% lower
      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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower