Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Hercules, California


The cost of living in Hercules, California is 16.7% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $87,517 in Hercules, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hercules, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Hercules
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Hercules, CA
Compared to Boston, Hercules is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.7% lower
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower

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