Apex, North Carolina vs. Stanwood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stanwood, Washington is 14.5% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,237 in Stanwood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanwood, Washington is more expensive than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Stanwood
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Stanwood, WA
Compared to Apex, Stanwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.6% lower
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher