Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Apex, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apex, North Carolina is 18.6% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $154,230 in Apex, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apex, North Carolina is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Apex
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Apex, NC
Compared to Blacksburg, Apex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  44.6% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower