| | Highlands, NC | Blowing Rock, NC | United States |
| Overall | 90.2 | 100.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 106.8 | 103.4 | 100 |
| Health | 121.9 | 125.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 205.9 | 165.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $794,000 | $614,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,450.0% | 9,030.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 69.0 | 81.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 90.5 | 108.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Highlands 
3 Reviews
This used to be a quaint, quiet, sweet little town, but it has ballooned into a rich man's Mecca. Fist of all, it's a tiny town... so parking is at a premium and it gets More
I have run two businesses in Highlands. It is a very seasonal business trend. The rents are high and so is the cost of doing business, including labor cost, cost of More
A beautiful mountain resort area with cool summers, Highlands has become the mecca for Southern High Roller to "summer". Restaurants, country clubs, elite shops, and More
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Reviews for Blowing Rock 
2 Reviews
I've been in Blowing Rock for about 8 years and can't wait to leave this gloomy place. It is grey and cloudy most of the time. The rating it has on this site of 199 More
great in the summer, but very cold in the More
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