Manhattan, New York vs. Pleasanton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pleasanton, California is 3.4% more expensive than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $87,879 in Pleasanton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pleasanton, California is more expensive than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Pleasanton
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Pleasanton, CA
Compared to Manhattan, Pleasanton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% lower
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.4% lower