Pleasanton, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 23.6% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $38,204 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Monterey
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Pleasanton, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower