Blowing Rock, North Carolina vs. Orange, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange, California is 39.7% more expensive than Blowing Rock, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,847 in Orange, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange, California is more expensive than Blowing Rock, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Orange
than in Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Blowing Rock, NC vs. Orange, CA
Compared to Blowing Rock, Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  38.1% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher