Chester, Virginia vs. Apex, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apex, North Carolina is 16.6% more expensive than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,282 in Apex, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apex, North Carolina is more expensive than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Apex
than in Chester, Virginia
Chester, VA vs. Apex, NC
Compared to Chester, Apex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower