Smithtown, New York vs. Apex, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apex, North Carolina is 19.3% cheaper than Smithtown, New York.

You would need a salary of $68,593 in Apex, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithtown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apex, North Carolina is cheaper than Smithtown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Apex
than in Smithtown, New York
Smithtown, NY vs. Apex, NC
Compared to Smithtown, Apex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  24.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower