Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Apex, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apex, North Carolina is 27.9% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,272 in Apex, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apex, North Carolina is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Apex
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Apex, NC
Compared to Melrose, Apex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% lower