Burlingame, California vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 31.6% more expensive than Burlingame, California.

You would need a salary of $65,806 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlingame, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Burlingame, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Burlingame, California
Burlingame, CA vs. Los Altos, CA
Compared to Burlingame, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

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