Hercules, California vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 39.4% cheaper than Hercules, California.

You would need a salary of $30,279 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Hercules, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Hercules, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Mesa
than in Hercules, California
Hercules, CA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Hercules, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.3% higher
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower