Apex, North Carolina vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 22.2% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,923 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Hickory
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Apex, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  34.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower