| | Apex, NC | Summit, NJ | United States |
| Overall | 105.8 | 129.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.8 | 112.9 | 100 |
| Health | 94.8 | 97.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 152.7 | 343.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $562,300 | $1,053,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,870.0% | 10,670.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 89.8 | 142.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 109.7 | 110.7 | 100 |
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We moved here from western NY last year. It was hard to leave a solid school system, a house almost paid for, with a yard, and NO HOA. However, jobs were just not there More
My introduction to Apex, NC came in July 2009 I was on my way to Florida. On the third day, plans changed due to friend's vehicle malfunction. I stayed in Apex for 9 More
Apex has a small town atmosphere, but is convenient to the Research Triangle area of North More
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5 Reviews
While there seems to be a good amount of cultural activities and diversity in this area, and it is done with the intention that it makes people feel diverse, when they More
A very nice town. If you have lots of money to spend on housing and really want to be in Summit then it is worth it. The water and air quality are terrible. And as a More
Summit, NJ is a very expensive place to live. But the town does a great job of making it worth every penny. Community activities, train station, quite neighborhoods, More
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