Apex, North Carolina vs. Le Mars, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Le Mars, Iowa is 31.6% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $34,201 in Le Mars, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Le Mars, Iowa 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 Le Mars
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Le Mars, IA
Compared to Apex, Le Mars is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher