Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Apex, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apex, North Carolina is 10.6% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,322 in Apex, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apex, North Carolina is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Apex
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Apex, NC
Compared to Raleigh, Apex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher