Burlington, Iowa vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 255.2% more expensive than Burlington, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $284,134 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Burlington, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1039% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Burlington, Iowa
Burlington, IA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Burlington, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  255.2% 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
  25.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,643.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  161.5% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.3% higher