Pleasanton, California vs. Ashland, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, Massachusetts is 42.5% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $28,746 in Ashland, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Massachusetts is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Ashland
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. Ashland, MA
Compared to Pleasanton, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher