What is a pro or con of living in Burlingame, Californiacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 1030% more expensive in Burlingame.

What salary do I need to live in Burlingame, California copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $115,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $392,533 in Burlingame, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHILADELPHIA vs. BURLINGAME
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Burlingame, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlingame, California is 241.3% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $392,533 in Burlingame, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Burlingame, California is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1030% more expensive in Burlingame
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Burlingame, CA

Compared to Philadelphia, Burlingame is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

241.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

20.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,349.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.3% lower

Commute

3.5% higher

Health

15.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Burlingame, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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