Lancaster, Massachusetts vs. Hercules, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hercules, California is 50.8% more expensive than Lancaster, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $196,040 in Hercules, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hercules, California is more expensive than Lancaster, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Hercules
than in Lancaster, Massachusetts
Lancaster, MA vs. Hercules, CA
Compared to Lancaster, Hercules is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% higher
      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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% lower
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher