Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Pleasanton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pleasanton, California is 123.5% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $155,357 in Pleasanton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pleasanton, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
242% more expensive in Pleasanton
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Pleasanton, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Pleasanton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.5% higher
      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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  310.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  40.0% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher