Apex, North Carolina vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 17.0% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $93,628 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Sterling
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Apex, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher