Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Hercules, California


The cost of living in Hercules, California is 73.1% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $86,557 in Hercules, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hercules, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Hercules
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Hercules, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Hercules is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.1% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.8% lower
  Commute
  37.6% higher
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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