What is a pro or con of living in Brookline, Massachusettscompared to Burlington, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 36% more expensive in Brookline.

What salary do I need to live in Brookline, Massachusetts copmared to Burlington, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Burlington, Massachusetts should increase to $68,649 in Brookline, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BURLINGTON vs. BROOKLINE
Cost of Living Comparison

Burlington, Massachusetts vs. Brookline, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookline, Massachusetts is 37.3% more expensive than Burlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $68,649 in Brookline, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Brookline, Massachusetts is more expensive than Burlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Brookline
than in Burlington, Massachusetts

Burlington, MA vs. Brookline, MA

Compared to Burlington, Brookline is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

65.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.5% higher

Commute

24.3% higher

Health

1.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Burlington, Massachusetts vs. Brookline, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Burlington, MA vs. Brookline, MA

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