Apex, North Carolina vs. Mountainside, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountainside, New Jersey is 34.1% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,034 in Mountainside, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountainside, New Jersey is more expensive than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Mountainside
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Mountainside, NJ
Compared to Apex, Mountainside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% higher
      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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  57.8% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher