Pleasanton, California vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 29.4% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $70,599 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Arlington
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Pleasanton, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher