Hercules, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 40.0% cheaper than Hercules, California.

You would need a salary of $30,000 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hercules, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Hercules, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Chicago
than in Hercules, California
Hercules, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Hercules, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  23.6% higher
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  27.3% lower
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  Personal
  2.6% lower
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