What is a pro or con of living in Blowing Rock, North Carolinacompared to Akron, Ohio?

Median Home Cost is 479% more expensive in Blowing Rock.

What salary do I need to live in Blowing Rock, North Carolina copmared to Akron, Ohio?

A salary of $50,000 in Akron, Ohio should increase to $85,196 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.

AKRON vs. BLOWING ROCK
Cost of Living Comparison

Akron, Ohio vs. Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blowing Rock, North Carolina is 70.4% more expensive than Akron, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $85,196 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Akron, Ohio.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
479% more expensive in Blowing Rock
than in Akron, Ohio

Akron, OH vs. Blowing Rock, NC

Compared to Akron, Blowing Rock is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

70.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

452.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.2% lower

Commute

1.0% higher

Health

43.3% higher

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Personal

4.4% higher

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Akron, Ohio vs. Blowing Rock, North Carolina

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