Blowing Rock, North Carolina vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 10.2% more expensive than Blowing Rock, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,111 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Blowing Rock, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% more expensive in Austin
than in Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Blowing Rock, NC vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Blowing Rock, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher