Pleasanton, California vs. Atherton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atherton, California is 264.0% more expensive than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $182,023 in Atherton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atherton, California is more expensive than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
406% more expensive in Atherton
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. Atherton, CA
Compared to Pleasanton, Atherton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  264.0% 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
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  455.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher