Pleasanton, California vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 57.8% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $48,482 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Albany
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Pleasanton, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% lower
      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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower