What is a pro or con of living in Murrieta, Californiacompared to Apex, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 6% more expensive in Murrieta.

What salary do I need to live in Murrieta, California copmared to Apex, North Carolina?

A salary of $110,000 in Apex, North Carolina should increase to $130,097 in Murrieta, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

APEX vs. MURRIETA
Cost of Living Comparison

Apex, North Carolina vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murrieta, California is 18.3% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $130,097 in Murrieta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Murrieta, California is more expensive than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Murrieta
than in Apex, North Carolina

Apex, NC vs. Murrieta, CA

Compared to Apex, Murrieta is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

26.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.0% higher

Commute

30.4% higher

Health

7.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Apex, North Carolina vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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