Apex, North Carolina vs. Meriden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meriden, Connecticut is 12.7% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,645 in Meriden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meriden, Connecticut is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Meriden
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Meriden, CT
Compared to Apex, Meriden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.8% higher