Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blowing Rock, North Carolina is 42.2% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,332 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blowing Rock, North Carolina is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Blowing Rock
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Blowing Rock, NC
Compared to Brookline, Blowing Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% lower
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  39.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower