Alpine, New Jersey vs. Hercules, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hercules, California is 46.8% cheaper than Alpine, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $26,589 in Hercules, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hercules, California is cheaper than Alpine, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Hercules
than in Alpine, New Jersey
Alpine, NJ vs. Hercules, CA
Compared to Alpine, Hercules is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.8% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.2% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower