What is a pro or con of living in Blowing Rock, North Carolinacompared to Charleston, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 295% more expensive in Blowing Rock.

What salary do I need to live in Blowing Rock, North Carolina copmared to Charleston, West Virginia?

A salary of $40,000 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $58,047 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. BLOWING ROCK
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blowing Rock, North Carolina is 45.1% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,047 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Blowing Rock, North Carolina is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
295% more expensive in Blowing Rock
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Blowing Rock, NC

Compared to Charleston, Blowing Rock is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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4.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

244.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.5% higher

Commute

6.8% lower

Health

8.2% lower

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Personal

4.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, West Virginia vs. Blowing Rock, North Carolina

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