Apex, North Carolina vs. Blackwood, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blackwood, New Jersey is 14.7% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,674 in Blackwood, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blackwood, New Jersey is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Blackwood
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Blackwood, NJ
Compared to Apex, Blackwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher