Tempe, Arizona vs. Burlingame, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlingame, California is 218.3% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $159,147 in Burlingame, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlingame, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
445% more expensive in Burlingame
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Burlingame, CA
Compared to Tempe, Burlingame is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  218.3% 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
  26.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  674.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  35.8% higher
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher