Melbourne, Florida vs. Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blowing Rock, North Carolina is 24.4% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $248,729 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blowing Rock, North Carolina is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Blowing Rock
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Blowing Rock, NC
Compared to Melbourne, Blowing Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower