Fremont, CA vs Pleasanton, CA

Fremont is moderately more affordable than Pleasanton, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Fremont scores 235 compared to 250 for Pleasanton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pleasanton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fremont is $2,905/month compared to $3,017/month in Pleasanton — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fremont is more affordable at $1,289,400 median vs $1,432,300.

Median household income in Fremont is $176,350 compared to $186,206 in Pleasanton (-5.3%). The higher salaries in Pleasanton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fremont spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 19.4% in Pleasanton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (59.9°F vs 59.9°F). Pleasanton receives more rainfall at 15.2" per year compared to 13.5" in Fremont.