Pleasanton, California vs. Hercules, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hercules, California is 21.8% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $50,830 in Hercules, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hercules, California is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Hercules
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. Hercules, CA
Compared to Pleasanton, Hercules is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% lower
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower