Santa Clarita, California vs. Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is 48.7% cheaper than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $33,315 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rocky Mount, North Carolina is cheaper than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Rocky Mount
than in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, CA vs. Rocky Mount, NC
Compared to Santa Clarita, Rocky Mount is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.7% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower