What is a pro or con of living in Burlingame, Californiacompared to Portola Valley, California?

Median Home Cost is 39% cheaper in Burlingame.

What salary do I need to live in Burlingame, California copmared to Portola Valley, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Portola Valley, California could decrease to $32,641 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.

PORTOLA VALLEY vs. BURLINGAME
Cost of Living Comparison

Portola Valley, California vs. Burlingame, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlingame, California is 34.7% cheaper than Portola Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $32,641 in Burlingame, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portola Valley, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Burlingame, California is cheaper than Portola Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Burlingame
than in Portola Valley, California

Portola Valley, CA vs. Burlingame, CA

Compared to Portola Valley, Burlingame is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

45.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.9% lower

Commute

0.4% higher

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Portola Valley, California vs. Burlingame, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Portola Valley, CA vs. Burlingame, CA

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