Apex, North Carolina vs. Ashby, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashby, Massachusetts is 1.9% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $193,522 in Ashby, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashby, Massachusetts is more expensive than Apex, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
80% more expensive in Ashby
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Ashby, MA
Compared to Apex, Ashby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% higher
      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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% higher
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.9% higher