Anchorage, Alaska vs. Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blowing Rock, North Carolina is 1.2% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $101,207 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blowing Rock, North Carolina is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Blowing Rock
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Blowing Rock, NC
Compared to Anchorage, Blowing Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% lower