Apex, North Carolina vs. Goose Creek, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goose Creek, South Carolina is 17.7% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,174 in Goose Creek, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goose Creek, South Carolina is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Goose Creek
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Goose Creek, SC
Compared to Apex, Goose Creek 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher