Apex, North Carolina vs. West Ocean City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Ocean City, Maryland is 11.1% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,659 in West Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Ocean City, Maryland is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in West Ocean City
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. West Ocean City, MD
Compared to Apex, West Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher