Apex, North Carolina vs. Normal, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Normal, Illinois is 27.4% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,479 in Normal, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Normal, Illinois is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Normal
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Normal, IL
Compared to Apex, Normal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher