Zip 27803 (Rocky Mount, NC) Cost of Living


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Rocky Mount cost of living score
80.7
Less expensive
19.3% lower
than the US average
11.3% lower
than the North Carolina average
Rocky Mount (zip 27803), North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.3% lower than the U.S. average and 11.3% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Zip 27803 (Rocky Mount, NC)

Housing costs in Rocky Mount?
A typical home costs $183,900, which is 45.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.4% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rocky Mount costs $940 per month, which is 15.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,110 and 5.3% more than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Rocky Mount?
To live comfortably in Rocky Mount (zip 27803), North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $35,280 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rocky Mount?
The cost of living in 27803 Rocky Mount, NC is relatively low compared to many other parts of the United States. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index for this zip code is 84.3, which is lower than the national average of 100. The median home cost is $89,400 and the median household income is slightly below the national average at $47,397. The local economy relies mainly on manufacturing and agriculture with major employers including Nash UNC Health Care and Novo Nordisk. Overall, the cost of living in 27803 Rocky Mount, NC is affordable and offers a good quality of life for those interested in relocating to this area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRocky MountNorth CarolinaUnited States
  80.791.0100.0
  95.196.5100
  105.3107.2100.0
  50.383.1100.0
  $183,900$289,300$338,100
  102.4%99.2%100.0%
  74.583.9100.0
  88.789.2100.0

   100=National Average

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