| | Pleasanton, CA | Philadelphia, PA | United States |
| Overall | 195.5 | 104.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 114.1 | 102.5 | 100 |
| Health | 116.8 | 102.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 483.1 | 75.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $1,462,600 | $205,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,420.0% | 10,770.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 124.0 | 141.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 158.5 | 109.5 | 100 |
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Reviews for Pleasanton 
17 Reviews
I've lived in the city for 5 years and love it. Make Sure to Check it More
LITERALLY STUPID the tacos are great More
As you know that Pleasanton is better place for living or doing business. Pleasanton city is full of transportation services like Bart, Train, Limos, Taxi More
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Reviews for Philadelphia 
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I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years. More
Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt More
do not go. do not travel to. Will charge you fees, anything - to pay for the mess that they made. Life long resident, born here as well. I'm Very sorry to say. Go More
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