Ithaca, New York vs. Hercules, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hercules, California is 81.9% more expensive than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $90,955 in Hercules, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hercules, California is more expensive than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Hercules
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Hercules, CA
Compared to Ithaca, Hercules is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.9% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% lower
  Commute
  76.5% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher