Downingtown, Pennsylvania vs. Apex, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apex, North Carolina is 4.6% cheaper than Downingtown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $71,528 in Apex, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apex, North Carolina is cheaper than Downingtown, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
18% cheaper in Apex
than in Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Downingtown, PA vs. Apex, NC
Compared to Downingtown, Apex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower