Watsonville, California vs. Pleasanton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pleasanton, California is 50.9% more expensive than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $150,890 in Pleasanton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pleasanton, California is more expensive than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Pleasanton
than in Watsonville, California
Watsonville, CA vs. Pleasanton, CA
Compared to Watsonville, Pleasanton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.9% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher