Apex, NC vs Chapel Hill, NC

Apex, NC vs Chapel Hill, NC: What the data shows

Apex, NC is in Apex, NC while Chapel Hill, NC is in Chapel Hill, NC — both in the same state. On home prices, Apex, NC is the more affordable option at $430,000 median — $162,900 less than Chapel Hill, NC's $592,900. WYLT rates Apex, NC as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots — and Chapel Hill, NC as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Apex, NC has the stronger safety profile of the two. Apex, NC has Low violent crime and Low property crime. Chapel Hill, NC has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Apex, NC has Low flood risk and Chapel Hill, NC has Low flood risk.

Apex, NC is the more walkable neighborhood. Apex, NC scores 24/100 (car-dependent) versus Chapel Hill, NC's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Apex, NC has the higher school rating — Apex, NC rates 8.3/10 and Chapel Hill, NC rates 7.1/10.