Boston, Massachusetts vs. Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blowing Rock, North Carolina is 23.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $57,400 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blowing Rock, North Carolina is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Blowing Rock
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Blowing Rock, NC
Compared to Boston, Blowing Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  39.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% lower