Hercules, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 34.1% cheaper than Hercules, California.

You would need a salary of $98,883 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Hercules, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Hercules, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Hercules, California
Hercules, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Hercules, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% lower
      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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher