Apex, North Carolina vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 115.4% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $107,679 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Apex, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.4% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  291.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  76.2% higher
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% higher