What is a pro or con of living in Pleasanton, Californiacompared to Malden, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 149% more expensive in Pleasanton.

What salary do I need to live in Pleasanton, California copmared to Malden, Massachusetts?

A salary of $100,000 in Malden, Massachusetts should increase to $165,510 in Pleasanton, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MALDEN vs. PLEASANTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Malden, Massachusetts vs. Pleasanton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pleasanton, California is 65.5% more expensive than Malden, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $165,510 in Pleasanton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Malden, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pleasanton, California is more expensive than Malden, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Pleasanton
than in Malden, Massachusetts

Malden, MA vs. Pleasanton, CA

Compared to Malden, Pleasanton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

65.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

143.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.0% lower

Commute

6.6% higher

Health

30.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Malden, Massachusetts vs. Pleasanton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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