Plano, Texas vs. Apex, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apex, North Carolina is 3.8% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $20,770 in Apex, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apex, North Carolina is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Apex
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Apex, NC
Compared to Plano, Apex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher