Pacific Grove, California vs. Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blowing Rock, North Carolina is 41.4% cheaper than Pacific Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $29,321 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacific Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blowing Rock, North Carolina is cheaper than Pacific Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Blowing Rock
than in Pacific Grove, California
Pacific Grove, CA vs. Blowing Rock, NC
Compared to Pacific Grove, Blowing Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower