Apex, North Carolina vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 17.7% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $0 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Dover
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Apex, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher