Pleasanton, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 5.1% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $71,200 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in South San Francisco
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Pleasanton, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher