Madison, Wisconsin vs. Burlingame, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlingame, California is 253.5% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $441,815 in Burlingame, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlingame, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
589% more expensive in Burlingame
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Burlingame, CA
Compared to Madison, Burlingame is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  253.5% 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
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  764.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  71.1% higher
  Health
  26.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher