Apex, North Carolina vs. Morehead City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morehead City, North Carolina is 17.0% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $82,966 in Morehead City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morehead City, North Carolina is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Morehead City
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Morehead City, NC
Compared to Apex, Morehead City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  36.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher