Cost of living in Pleasanton

 Pleasanton (CA), United States
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Cost of living in Pleasanton vs. United States overall average

Pleasanton is 21.6% more expensive than United States overall.

Restaurants
pay 13.7% more in Pleasanton
Groceries
pay 34.0% more in Pleasanton
Transportation
pay 8.1% more in Pleasanton
Housing
pay 46.9% more in Pleasanton
Childcare
pay 36.9% more in Pleasanton
Entertainment and Sports
pay 20.2% more in Pleasanton
Clothing
pay 8.4% less in Pleasanton

The cost of housing, childcare, groceries, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and transportation in Pleasanton are more expensive than in United States.

Pleasanton Cost of Living Breakdown
 
Cost
Range
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $25.00
$15.00 - $40.00
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$12.00
$10.00 - $12.00
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $2.58
$2.00 - $4.00

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Range
Bread
1 loaf
$4.68
$2.20 - $6.61
Local cheese (8 oz) $5.79
$4.41 - $8.82
Milk (1 gallon) $5.25
$4.00 - $6.00

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Cost
Range
Gasoline (1 gallon) $5.04
$4.57 - $6.00
Monthly public transit pass $60.00
$60.00 - $60.00
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $25,450.00
$25,000.00 - $25,900.00

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Range
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$95.83
$50.00 - $125.00
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $2,850.00
$2,500.00 - $3,300.00
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $2,600.00
$2,300.00 - $2,800.00

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Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $1,850.00
$1,850.00 - $1,850.00
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters ??
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Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $6.50
$4.00 - $8.00
Cappuccino in mid-range area $4.79
$4.00 - $6.00
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$12.00
$11.00 - $14.00

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Range
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$40.00
$25.00 - $50.00
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$37.50
$30.00 - $45.00
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$80.00
$60.00 - $100.00

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Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in California to see the average cost of cities throughout California, like Fortuna, Santa Monica, Lompoc, Yucca Valley, Ojai, and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Pleasanton.

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