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Burlingame, CA vs Pleasanton, CA

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Are people in Pleasanton older or younger than people in Burlingame?
- The Median Age in Pleasanton is 0.2 years older than in Burlingame.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pleasanton or Burlingame?
- Pleasanton housing costs are 37.2% less expensive than Burlingame housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Pleasanton or Burlingame?
- The average commute for residents of Pleasanton is 4.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Burlingame.

Things to do in Burlingame?
Burlingame, CA is a city in San Mateo County on the San Francisco Peninsula. With a population of about 30,000 residents, Burlingame offers a charming downtown area with plenty of shops and restaurants. It also boasts some stunning views of San Francisco Bay and easy access to transportation systems.

Things to do in Pleasanton?
Pleasanton, California features stunning outdoor scenery such as Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park or sycamore groves at Arroyo Del Valle while also boasting plenty of shops and eateries along Main Street.

 Burlingame, CAPleasanton, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock79,558329,725,481
 Median Income$150,182  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$2,328,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.65  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Burlingame    4 Reviews
Bruno · Burlingame, CA
convenient to Silicon Valley but kind of vapid, no
Over 15 years ago

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

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SAHMof2 · Burlingame, CA
Ouch
Over 18 years ago

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

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Sharon · Burlingame, CA
Very difficult to buy a home
Over 19 years ago

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 Pleasanton    18 Reviews
Todd · Pleasanton, CA
You Get What You Give
Over 1 years ago

I have been a resident of Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley (including the cities of Dublin, Livermore, and San Ramon) for nearly 30 years. Perception of life quality in  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Great!
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in the city for 5 years and love it. Make Sure to Check it  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Poop
Over 6 years ago

LITERALLY STUPID the tacos are great  More

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