Apex, North Carolina vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 13.9% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,488 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Durham
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Apex, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower