Ham Lake, Minnesota vs. Apex, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apex, North Carolina is 2.5% cheaper than Ham Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $115,055 in Apex, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ham Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apex, North Carolina is cheaper than Ham Lake, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
20% cheaper in Apex
than in Ham Lake, Minnesota
Ham Lake, MN vs. Apex, NC
Compared to Ham Lake, Apex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  27.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower