Cost of Living Calculator - Hercules, California vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 27.7% cheaper than Hercules, California.

You would need a salary of $84,580 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hercules, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Hercules, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Austin
than in Hercules, California
Hercules, CA vs Austin, TX
Compared to Hercules, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.0% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower

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