Apex, North Carolina vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 13.0% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,513 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in St. Paul
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to Apex, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher