What is a pro or con of living in Hercules, Californiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 20% more expensive in Hercules.

What salary do I need to live in Hercules, California copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $50,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $59,429 in Hercules, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. HERCULES
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Hercules, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hercules, California is 18.9% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $59,429 in Hercules, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hercules, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Hercules
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Hercules, CA

Compared to Washington, Hercules is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

9.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

29.2% lower

Commute

5.4% higher

Health

26.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Hercules, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Hercules, CA

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