Apex, North Carolina vs. Athens, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Tennessee is 32.4% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $33,804 in Athens, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Tennessee is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Athens
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Athens, TN
Compared to Apex, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower