Hercules, CA Cost of Living


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Hercules cost of living score
174.9
More expensive
74.9% higher
than the US average
16.7% higher
than the California average
Hercules, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 174.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 74.9% higher than the U.S. average and 16.7% lower than the average for California.

Hercules, CA

Housing costs in Hercules?
A typical home costs $778,900, which is 130.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.2% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hercules costs $2,910 per month, which is 103.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 26.1% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Hercules?
To live comfortably in Hercules, California, a minimum annual income of $149,400 for a family, and $95,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hercules?
Hercules, CA is a great place to live and offers many amenities for its residents. The cost of living in Hercules is slightly more than the average cost of living in California, but its quality of life makes it well worth it. Groceries, healthcare costs, housing and transportation are all considered affordable with reasonable prices. The median home price is above the state median but still considered an excellent value when taking into account the quality of schools, safety and other amenities offered in this small city. In addition, Hercules has some of the lowest utility rates in the Bay Area due to its effective and efficient utilities system. Overall, Hercules is a great place to live that balances affordability with high-quality living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHerculesCaliforniaUnited States
  174.9149.9100.0
  110105.1100
  121.198.3100.0
  317.1234.8100.0
  $778,900$733,500$338,100
  75.1%102.4%100.0%
  142.6133.1100.0
  158.0118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

Hercules is in the San Francisco Bay area. It is located on San Pablo Bay which moderates the temperature. Hercules is typically cooler than Concord in Summer. It can  More

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Would like to find out more about the living condition in Hercules and the surrounding areas as well, as well as the transportation to and from the Bay  More

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