Lake Forest Park, Washington vs. Apex, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apex, North Carolina is 32.5% cheaper than Lake Forest Park, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,760 in Apex, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest Park, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apex, North Carolina is cheaper than Lake Forest Park, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Apex
than in Lake Forest Park, Washington
Lake Forest Park, WA vs. Apex, NC
Compared to Lake Forest Park, Apex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.4% higher
  Commute
  36.8% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% lower