What is a pro or con of living in Apex, North Carolinacompared to Pikeville, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 137% more expensive in Apex.

What salary do I need to live in Apex, North Carolina copmared to Pikeville, Kentucky?

A salary of $60,000 in Pikeville, Kentucky should increase to $82,500 in Apex, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PIKEVILLE vs. APEX
Cost of Living Comparison

Pikeville, Kentucky vs. Apex, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apex, North Carolina is 37.5% more expensive than Pikeville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $82,500 in Apex, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pikeville, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Apex, North Carolina is more expensive than Pikeville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Apex
than in Pikeville, Kentucky

Pikeville, KY vs. Apex, NC

Compared to Pikeville, Apex is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

79.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.3% higher

Commute

18.9% higher

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Pikeville, Kentucky vs. Apex, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pikeville, KY vs. Apex, NC

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