Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Burbank, CA vs Santa Monica, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Burbank is 11.3% older than the median age of a home in Santa Monica.
 Burbank, CASanta Monica, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age62  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,656,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock51.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.119.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$6.1$11.0
 Homes Owned40.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock11.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented53.4%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Burbank, CASanta Monica, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,600$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,850  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,210$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,680  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,650$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,820  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Burbank, CASanta Monica, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.7%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Burbank, CASanta Monica, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9990.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock0.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock7.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99939.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock20.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9992.6%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock36.0%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Burbank, CASanta Monica, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock4.9%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198912.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock20.1%14.8%
 1960 to 19696.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock15.4%10.0%
 1940 to 194921.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock14.0%12.2%
Transportation
Reviews for Burbank    18 Reviews
Linda · Burbank, CA
Small Town in a Big City
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Burbank for 30 years. We raised our son here, he attended public schools and graduated high in his class. We have several friends that are also still here.  More

   |    Reply
Michael · Burbank, CA
Once once a great city.
Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Burbank since 1990 and it sure has changed. The crime was once low but ever since the radically left city council has made changes this is no longer so.  More

   |    Reply
Robert · Burbank, CA
Burbank CA review
Over 13 years ago

Burbank is a nice city with a focus on the entertainment industry. The city benefits from southern California's mild climate with no snow, moderate temps in the winter  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Burbank

See all reviews
Reviews for Santa Monica    24 Reviews
Renee · Santa Monica, CA
My comp of Okc vs SM differs from stars shown here
Over 4 years ago

I moved here to Santa Monica over 10 years ago from Oklahoma City. I was surprised to see that Oklahoma City was ranked higher than Santa Monica on best places. I  More

   |    Reply
Cynthia · Santa Monica, CA
Best investment I've made.
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Santa Monica for over 30 years. It's a Mediterranean climate--sunny and temperate when the rest of the country is under snow! I am walking distance to  More

   |    Reply
John · Santa Monica, CA
Stay away. This place is dangerous.
Over 6 years ago

I have lived in this city for 4 decades, and it is never been worse than it is now. It is a dangerous disgusting hell hole. Between the crime, the homeless that are not  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Santa Monica

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Portland, ConnecticutWindham, ConnecticutCompare
 Navarre, FloridaCastle Rock, ColoradoCompare
 Clovis, CaliforniaAhwahnee, CaliforniaCompare
 Denver, ColoradoSandia Park, New MexicoCompare
 Severance, ColoradoApopka, FloridaCompare
 Kirkland, WashingtonFriday Harbor, WashingtonCompare
 Roanoke, VirginiaPalmyra, VirginiaCompare
 Payson, ArizonaLa Verne, CaliforniaCompare
 Wantagh, New YorkNewark, DelawareCompare
 Idaho Falls, IdahoMartinez, GeorgiaCompare

Learn More About Burbank, California
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Santa Monica, California
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.