Pleasanton, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 54.1% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $57,339 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Pleasanton, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.1% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher