Pleasanton, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 23.0% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $38,488 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Pleasanton, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  33.3% higher
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower