| | Burlingame, CA | Fairfield, CA | United States |
| Overall | 250.0 | 134.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 123.6 | 108.0 | 100 |
| Health | 117.4 | 112.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 883.6 | 189.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $2,328,300 | $608,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,910.0% | 10,610.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 146.8 | 116.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 161.4 | 124.8 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Burlingame 
4 Reviews
Burlingame is about half way between Silicon Valley and SF. It is a narrow piece of land stuck between 101 and the mountain foothills. Whereas quality of life is More
Even being in the top 5% earning bracket of the entire county, one needs to keep your head down and plow through. It is too easy to become obsesesed with the cost of More
If you are young and just starting out, this is not the city for you. A tiny condo can cost five hundred thousand in a decent area. I would not advise first time home More
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Reviews for Fairfield 
10 Reviews
I've lived here for 4 years. On the up side, housing is affordable. The downside, there is nothing to do here. The city lacks community events and an a nice downtown. We More
I am finding out the cost of living here in Fairfield is way too high for my retirement. I am looking for a place where the cost of living is in line with my retirement More
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