Apex, North Carolina vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 8.5% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $94,273 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Tampa
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Apex, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower