Rockingham, NC Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Rockingham, North Carolina?
$1,770 / month
for a family, 67.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $21,240 for the year for a family.
$2,200 / month
for a single person, 53.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $26,400 for the year for a single person.

Rockingham cost of living score
70.4
Less expensive
29.6% lower
than the US average
22.6% lower
than the North Carolina average
Rockingham, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 70.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.6% lower than the U.S. average and 22.6% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Rockingham, NC

Housing costs in Rockingham?
A typical home costs $110,300, which is 67.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 61.9% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rockingham costs $750 per month, which is 47.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 48.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Rockingham?
To live comfortably in Rockingham, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $21,240 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rockingham?
Rockingham, NC is an affordable place to live with a cost of living that is below the national average. Groceries, healthcare and housing costs are all lower than the national average. The median home price in Rockingham for 2018 was $127,900 and average rental rates were approximately $700 per month. With the low costs of living in Rockingham, it is a great place to settle down and begin a life.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesRockinghamNorth CarolinaUnited States
    Unlock91.0100.0
  93.5  Unlock100.0
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  39.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$289,300$338,100
  102.2  Unlock100.0
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  81.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

I have lived in Rockingham, Nc my whole life. I want desperately to move to a larger city. There is nothing fun to do in Rockingham. The job market is horrible and  More

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