Cost of Living Calculator - San Rafael, California vs Hercules, California


The cost of living in Hercules, California is 17.7% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $41,168 in Hercules, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hercules, California is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Hercules
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs Hercules, CA
Compared to San Rafael, Hercules is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% lower
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower

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