Cities Similar to Apex, NC
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Apex, NC
1. Spring Hill, TN
57,637 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$508K
Rent estimate
$1,810/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Roswell, GA
91,706 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$630K
Rent estimate
$1,855/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Hendersonville, TN
63,618 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$500K
Rent estimate
$1,720/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. North Miami, FL
59,008 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$479K
Rent estimate
$1,980/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Winter Garden, FL
47,294 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$563K
Rent estimate
$2,060/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Holly Springs, NC
46,271 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$571K
Rent estimate
$1,920/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Homestead, FL
81,659 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$465K
Rent estimate
$1,865/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Chapel Hill, NC
62,043 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$612K
Rent estimate
$1,595/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Oakland Park, FL
44,105 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$575K
Rent estimate
$1,910/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Marietta, GA
62,769 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$460K
Rent estimate
$1,825/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Apex
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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