Sarasota, Florida vs. Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is 26.5% cheaper than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $44,082 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rocky Mount, North Carolina is cheaper than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Rocky Mount
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Rocky Mount, NC
Compared to Sarasota, Rocky Mount is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower