What is a pro or con of living in Apex, North Carolinacompared to South Toms River, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 89% more expensive in Apex.

What salary do I need to live in Apex, North Carolina copmared to South Toms River, New Jersey?

A salary of $75,000 in South Toms River, New Jersey should increase to $87,693 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.

SOUTH TOMS RIVER vs. APEX
Cost of Living Comparison

South Toms River, New Jersey vs. Apex, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apex, North Carolina is 16.9% more expensive than South Toms River, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $87,693 in Apex, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in South Toms River, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Apex, North Carolina is more expensive than South Toms River, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Apex
than in South Toms River, New Jersey

South Toms River, NJ vs. Apex, NC

Compared to South Toms River, Apex is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

110.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.3% lower

Commute

2.8% lower

Health

3.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.8% lower

Cost of Food

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South Toms River, New Jersey vs. Apex, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Toms River, NJ vs. Apex, NC

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