Apex, North Carolina vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 21.5% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $96,040 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Apex, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower