What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Apex, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 14% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Apex, North Carolina?

A salary of $120,000 in Apex, North Carolina should increase to $159,506 in Washington, District of Columbia (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. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Apex, North Carolina vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 32.9% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $159,506 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Washington
than in Apex, North Carolina

Apex, NC vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Apex, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

58.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.4% higher

Commute

50.7% higher

Health

0.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Apex, North Carolina vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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