Blowing Rock, North Carolina vs. Galax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galax, Virginia is 37.6% cheaper than Blowing Rock, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $31,175 in Galax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galax, Virginia is cheaper than Blowing Rock, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Galax
than in Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Blowing Rock, NC vs. Galax, VA
Compared to Blowing Rock, Galax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% lower
      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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower