Raleigh, United States
-8% vs Raleigh avgApex is a relatively affordable area in Raleigh, with a cost of living index of 53.9 — that is -8% compared to the Raleigh average. At #18 of 30, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $1,334/month, compared to a range of $986 in Zebulon to $1,812 in Chapel Hill.
For a typical resident of Apex, housing takes up roughly 41% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately $53,360 before tax.
Salaries in Apex reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 53.9:
After tax and deductions of 23.6% in United States, take-home pay for someone earning $53,360 would be roughly $40,767/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $40,425 salary in Apex, Raleigh (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Apex would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $40,425 |
| London | GBP | £34,789 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 202,278 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill | 73.2 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Glenwood South | 71.5 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Downtown Raleigh | 70.3 | 1.20x | +20% |
| North Hills | 69.1 | 1.18x | +18% |
| ITB (Inside the Beltline) | 69.1 | 1.18x | +18% |
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Apex is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Raleigh. It costs about -8% less than the city average, ranking #18 out of 30 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Apex is below the Raleigh average. With a multiplier of 0.92x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -8% compared to the city baseline.