Pleasanton, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 29.9% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $101,608 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in San Diego
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Pleasanton, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower