Pleasanton, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 6.1% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $93,927 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in San Jose
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Pleasanton, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower