| | Davidson, NC | Apex, NC | United States |
| Overall | 102.5 | 105.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 103.2 | 102.8 | 100 |
| Health | 95.0 | 94.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 159.0 | 152.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $567,400 | $562,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,830.0% | 9,870.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 95.6 | 89.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.3 | 109.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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We just moved here from Chicago about six months ago after visiting Charlotte several time because our son attends UNCC. We happened to visit Davidson to find a new More
Granted we just moved to Davidson just a few weeks ago but we find it to be one of the best all-around cities to live in. Close to Charlotte, you have the benefit of More
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We moved here from western NY last year. It was hard to leave a solid school system, a house almost paid for, with a yard, and NO HOA. However, jobs were just not there More
My introduction to Apex, NC came in July 2009 I was on my way to Florida. On the third day, plans changed due to friend's vehicle malfunction. I stayed in Apex for 9 More
Apex has a small town atmosphere, but is convenient to the Research Triangle area of North More
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