Burlingame, CA Economy


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Burlingame, CA is a bustling city located in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is home to a variety of companies, such as Visa, LYFT, and Kaiser Permanente, and attractions such as the San Fransisco Airport Museum and the Burlingame Skate Park. The cost of living in Burlingame is high; rent for two bedrooms is $3,590 compared to $1,430 nationally. Grocery costs are also higher in Burlingame with an index rate of 124 versus 100 in the U.S. Despite this higher cost of living, many people move to Burlingame for its excellent job opportunities and plethora of attractions.

Burlingame has an unemployment rate of 4.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Burlingame has seen the job market decrease by -9.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 36.8%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Burlingame
- The Sales Tax Rate for Burlingame is 8.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Burlingame is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Burlingame
- The average income of a Burlingame resident is $84,132 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Burlingame resident is $150,182 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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Burlingame is about half way between Silicon Valley and SF. It is a narrow piece of land stuck between 101 and the mountain foothills. Whereas quality of life is  More

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Over 18 years ago

Even being in the top 5% earning bracket of the entire county, one needs to keep your head down and plow through. It is too easy to become obsesesed with the cost of  More

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If you are young and just starting out, this is not the city for you. A tiny condo can cost five hundred thousand in a decent area. I would not advise first time home  More

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