Houston, Texas vs. Pleasanton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pleasanton, California is 139.7% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $321,179 in Pleasanton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pleasanton, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
489% more expensive in Pleasanton
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Pleasanton, CA
Compared to Houston, Pleasanton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  139.7% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  507.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher