Tampa, Florida vs. Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blowing Rock, North Carolina is 13.2% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $135,853 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blowing Rock, North Carolina is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Blowing Rock
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Blowing Rock, NC
Compared to Tampa, Blowing Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower