What is a pro or con of living in Alexandria, Virginiacompared to Blowing Rock, North Carolina?

HousingRent is 73% more expensive in Alexandria.

What salary do I need to live in Alexandria, Virginia copmared to Blowing Rock, North Carolina?

A salary of $110,000 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina should increase to $131,457 in Alexandria, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BLOWING ROCK vs. ALEXANDRIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Blowing Rock, North Carolina vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 19.5% more expensive than Blowing Rock, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $131,457 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Blowing Rock, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Blowing Rock, North Carolina
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
73% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Blowing Rock, NC vs. Alexandria, VA

Compared to Blowing Rock, Alexandria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

47.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.8% higher

Commute

58.8% higher

Health

18.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

15.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Blowing Rock, North Carolina vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Blowing Rock, NC vs. Alexandria, VA

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