Salisbury, North Carolina vs. Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is 11.3% cheaper than Salisbury, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,366 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rocky Mount, North Carolina is cheaper than Salisbury, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Rocky Mount
than in Salisbury, North Carolina
Salisbury, NC vs. Rocky Mount, NC
Compared to Salisbury, Rocky Mount is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher