Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Apex, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apex, North Carolina is 2.3% cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,836 in Apex, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apex, North Carolina is cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
16% cheaper in Apex
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Apex, NC
Compared to Chapel Hill, Apex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower