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

Median Home Cost is 71% more expensive in Blowing Rock.

What salary do I need to live in Blowing Rock, North Carolina copmared to Chesapeake, Virginia?

A salary of $72,000 in Chesapeake, Virginia should increase to $81,828 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.

CHESAPEAKE vs. BLOWING ROCK
Cost of Living Comparison

Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blowing Rock, North Carolina is 13.6% more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $81,828 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Blowing Rock
than in Chesapeake, Virginia

Chesapeake, VA vs. Blowing Rock, NC

Compared to Chesapeake, Blowing Rock is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

36.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.3% lower

Commute

19.9% lower

Health

19.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Blowing Rock, North Carolina

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