Cost of Living Calculator - Burlingame, California vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 70.0% cheaper than Burlingame, California.

You would need a salary of $22,475 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlingame, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Burlingame, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Chicago
than in Burlingame, California
Burlingame, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Burlingame, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.0% 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
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower

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