Burlingame, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 70.7% cheaper than Burlingame, California.

You would need a salary of $14,648 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlingame, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Burlingame, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Burlingame, California
Burlingame, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Burlingame, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.7% lower
      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
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower