Fairfield, California vs. Pleasanton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pleasanton, California is 69.1% more expensive than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $84,527 in Pleasanton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pleasanton, California is more expensive than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Pleasanton
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs. Pleasanton, CA
Compared to Fairfield, Pleasanton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.1% higher
      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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher