Greenville, NC vs Rocky Mount, NC

Rocky Mount is moderately more affordable than Greenville, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Greenville scores 79 compared to 71 for Rocky Mount, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greenville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenville is $983/month compared to $919/month in Rocky Mount — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rocky Mount is more affordable at $148,300 median vs $213,100.

Median household income in Greenville is $50,564 compared to $52,927 in Rocky Mount (-4.5%). Rocky Mount offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenville spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20.8% in Rocky Mount.