Berkeley, California vs. Pleasanton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pleasanton, California is 3.9% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $67,239 in Pleasanton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pleasanton, California is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
6% cheaper in Pleasanton
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Pleasanton, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Pleasanton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher