Burlingame, California vs. Wellesley, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wellesley, Massachusetts is 34.2% cheaper than Burlingame, California.

You would need a salary of $32,924 in Wellesley, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlingame, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wellesley, Massachusetts is cheaper than Burlingame, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Wellesley
than in Burlingame, California
Burlingame, CA vs. Wellesley, MA
Compared to Burlingame, Wellesley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower