Walnut Creek, California vs. Pleasanton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pleasanton, California is 15.7% more expensive than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $115,723 in Pleasanton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pleasanton, California is more expensive than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Pleasanton
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Pleasanton, CA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Pleasanton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher