Pleasanton, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 58.3% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $20,861 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Houston
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Pleasanton, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.3% 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
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower