Apex, North Carolina vs. Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey is 4.6% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $167,343 in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pompton Lakes, New Jersey is more expensive than Apex, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% more expensive in Pompton Lakes
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Pompton Lakes, NJ
Compared to Apex, Pompton Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% higher
      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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  50.1% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher