Apex, North Carolina vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 41.6% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $117,504 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in San Diego
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Apex, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher