What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Burlington, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 64% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Burlington, Massachusetts?

A salary of $164,000 in Burlington, Massachusetts should increase to $270,378 in San Francisco, California (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. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Burlington, Massachusetts vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 64.9% more expensive than Burlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $270,378 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Burlington, Massachusetts

Burlington, MA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Burlington, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

64.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

140.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.3% lower

Commute

58.2% higher

Health

30.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Burlington, Massachusetts vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Burlington, MA vs. San Francisco, CA

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