Burlingame, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 20.8% more expensive than Burlingame, California.

You would need a salary of $1,207,589 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlingame, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Burlingame, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Burlingame, California
Burlingame, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Burlingame, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower