Pleasanton, California vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 60.5% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $34,792 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Pleasanton, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.5% 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
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower