Florence, South Carolina vs. Apex, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apex, North Carolina is 41.1% more expensive than Florence, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,438 in Apex, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apex, North Carolina is more expensive than Florence, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Apex
than in Florence, South Carolina
Florence, SC vs. Apex, NC
Compared to Florence, Apex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher