Hercules, California vs. Fair Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fair Oaks, California is 23.2% cheaper than Hercules, California.

You would need a salary of $38,408 in Fair Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hercules, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fair Oaks, California is cheaper than Hercules, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Fair Oaks
than in Hercules, California
Hercules, CA vs. Fair Oaks, CA
Compared to Hercules, Fair Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.3% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower