Apex, North Carolina vs. Towson, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 2.0% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,015 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is more expensive than Apex, North Carolina
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
19% more expensive in Towson
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Towson, MD
Compared to Apex, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher