Rockville, Maryland vs. Apex, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apex, North Carolina is 18.8% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $97,393 in Apex, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apex, North Carolina is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Apex
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Apex, NC
Compared to Rockville, Apex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower