Augusta, Maine vs. Apex, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apex, North Carolina is 36.7% more expensive than Augusta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $109,338 in Apex, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apex, North Carolina is more expensive than Augusta, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Apex
than in Augusta, Maine
Augusta, ME vs. Apex, NC
Compared to Augusta, Apex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower