Santa Barbara, California vs. Pleasanton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pleasanton, California is 5.0% more expensive than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $52,524 in Pleasanton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pleasanton, California is more expensive than Santa Barbara, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% more expensive in Pleasanton
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Pleasanton, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Pleasanton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher