Cary, North Carolina vs. Burlingame, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlingame, California is 214.4% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $471,579 in Burlingame, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlingame, California is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
305% more expensive in Burlingame
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Burlingame, CA
Compared to Cary, Burlingame is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  214.4% 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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  499.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  69.9% higher
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher