Hercules, California vs. Albany, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, California is 19.4% more expensive than Hercules, California.

You would need a salary of $59,693 in Albany, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hercules, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, California is more expensive than Hercules, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Albany
than in Hercules, California
Hercules, CA vs. Albany, CA
Compared to Hercules, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher