Orange Beach, Alabama vs. Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blowing Rock, North Carolina is 7.0% more expensive than Orange Beach, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $53,510 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange Beach, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blowing Rock, North Carolina is more expensive than Orange Beach, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
57% more expensive in Blowing Rock
than in Orange Beach, Alabama
Orange Beach, AL vs. Blowing Rock, NC
Compared to Orange Beach, Blowing Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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