Tacoma, Washington vs. Hercules, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hercules, California is 51.7% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $75,847 in Hercules, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hercules, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Hercules
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Hercules, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Hercules is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.7% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  37.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower