Apex, North Carolina vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 15.7% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $0 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Apex, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher