Apex, North Carolina vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 29.9% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,560 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Apex, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower