San Diego, California vs. Pleasanton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pleasanton, California is 42.7% more expensive than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $134,143 in Pleasanton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pleasanton, California is more expensive than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Pleasanton
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Pleasanton, CA
Compared to San Diego, Pleasanton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher