Apex, North Carolina vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 11.4% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $345,596 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in State College
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. State College, PA
Compared to Apex, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  32.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher