Sunnyvale, California vs. Hercules, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hercules, California is 36.2% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $31,907 in Hercules, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hercules, California is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Hercules
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Hercules, CA
Compared to Sunnyvale, Hercules is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher