Carmel, Indiana vs. Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blowing Rock, North Carolina is 2.5% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $51,266 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blowing Rock, North Carolina is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Blowing Rock
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Blowing Rock, NC
Compared to Carmel, Blowing Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower