What is a pro or con of living in Hercules, Californiacompared to Watertown Town, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 18% more expensive in Hercules.

What salary do I need to live in Hercules, California copmared to Watertown Town, Massachusetts?

A salary of $122,000 in Watertown Town, Massachusetts should increase to $145,684 in Hercules, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WATERTOWN TOWN vs. HERCULES
Cost of Living Comparison

Watertown Town, Massachusetts vs. Hercules, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hercules, California is 19.4% more expensive than Watertown Town, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $145,684 in Hercules, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown Town, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hercules, California is more expensive than Watertown Town, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Hercules
than in Watertown Town, Massachusetts

Watertown Town, MA vs. Hercules, CA

Compared to Watertown Town, Hercules is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

2.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

37.4% lower

Commute

43.8% higher

Health

35.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Watertown Town, Massachusetts vs. Hercules, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Watertown Town, MA vs. Hercules, CA

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