Germantown, Maryland vs. Pleasanton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pleasanton, California is 98.2% more expensive than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $178,364 in Pleasanton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pleasanton, California is more expensive than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
286% more expensive in Pleasanton
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Pleasanton, CA
Compared to Germantown, Pleasanton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.2% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  274.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher