Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Burlington, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Burlington, Massachusetts is 39.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $115,246 in Burlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Burlington
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Burlington, MA
Compared to San Francisco, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  36.8% lower
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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