Cary, Illinois vs. Apex, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apex, North Carolina is 8.3% more expensive than Cary, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,159 in Apex, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apex, North Carolina is more expensive than Cary, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Apex
than in Cary, Illinois
Cary, IL vs. Apex, NC
Compared to Cary, Apex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower