Gilroy, California vs. Hercules, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hercules, California is 3.3% more expensive than Gilroy, California.

You would need a salary of $51,674 in Hercules, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gilroy, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hercules, California is more expensive than Gilroy, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
19% more expensive in Hercules
than in Gilroy, California
Gilroy, CA vs. Hercules, CA
Compared to Gilroy, Hercules is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher