Wilmette, Illinois vs. Burlingame, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlingame, California is 129.9% more expensive than Wilmette, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $114,945 in Burlingame, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmette, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlingame, California is more expensive than Wilmette, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in Burlingame
than in Wilmette, Illinois
Wilmette, IL vs. Burlingame, CA
Compared to Wilmette, Burlingame is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  129.9% 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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  257.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher