Austin, Texas vs. Pleasanton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pleasanton, California is 76.9% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $132,670 in Pleasanton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pleasanton, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Pleasanton
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Pleasanton, CA
Compared to Austin, Pleasanton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.9% 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
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher