| | Pleasanton, CA | Saratoga, CA | United States |
| Overall | 195.5 | 231.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 114.1 | 124.4 | 100 |
| Health | 116.8 | 107.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 483.1 | 1,122.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $1,462,600 | $3,377,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,420.0% | 9,400.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 124.0 | 148.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 158.5 | 156.0 | 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 Saratoga 
2 Reviews
We moved to Saratoga 2 years ago and we are little bit disappointed. Schools are great but kids almost never play outside although it is VERY safe little town. Neighbors More
Saratoga schools are first rate.
Great parent involvment fairly diverse.
Schools seem always interested in More
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