Houston, Texas vs. Hercules, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hercules, California is 87.4% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $749,738 in Hercules, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hercules, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Hercules
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Hercules, CA
Compared to Houston, Hercules is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.4% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  229.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% lower
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher