Santa Maria, California vs. Burlingame, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlingame, California is 195.2% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $147,611 in Burlingame, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlingame, California is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
312% more expensive in Burlingame
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Burlingame, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, Burlingame is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  195.2% higher
      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
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  479.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  54.2% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher

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