What is a pro or con of living in Fort Washington, Pennsylvaniacompared to Apex, North Carolina?

Housing is 22% more expensive in Fort Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania copmared to Apex, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Apex, North Carolina should increase to $56,002 in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

APEX vs. FORT WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Apex, North Carolina vs. Fort Washington, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania is 12.0% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,002 in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Apex, North Carolina
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
22% more expensive in Fort Washington
than in Apex, North Carolina

Apex, NC vs. Fort Washington, PA

Compared to Apex, Fort Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.3% higher

Commute

10.1% higher

Health

6.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Apex, North Carolina vs. Fort Washington, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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