New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Hercules, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hercules, California is 76.2% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $88,091 in Hercules, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hercules, California is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Hercules
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Hercules, CA
Compared to New Orleans, Hercules is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.2% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  241.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher