Apex, North Carolina vs. Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Laurel, New Jersey is 7.2% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $92,763 in Mount Laurel, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Laurel, New Jersey is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Mount Laurel
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Mount Laurel, NJ
Compared to Apex, Mount Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher