Apex, North Carolina vs. Hickory Grove, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory Grove, South Carolina is 21.3% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,047 in Hickory Grove, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory Grove, South Carolina is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Hickory Grove
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Hickory Grove, SC
Compared to Apex, Hickory Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher