Apex, North Carolina vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 89.8% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $142,321 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in San Jose
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Apex, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  89.8% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  68.2% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
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  Personal
  6.8% higher
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