Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Apex, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apex, North Carolina is 17.4% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $170,244 in Apex, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apex, North Carolina is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Apex
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Apex, NC
Compared to Wilmington, Apex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower