Franklin, North Carolina vs. Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blowing Rock, North Carolina is 36.8% more expensive than Franklin, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,415 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blowing Rock, North Carolina is more expensive than Franklin, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Blowing Rock
than in Franklin, North Carolina
Franklin, NC vs. Blowing Rock, NC
Compared to Franklin, Blowing Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower