Blackhawk, CA vs Burlingame, CA

Burlingame is moderately more affordable than Blackhawk, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Blackhawk scores 307 compared to 285 for Burlingame, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Blackhawk can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blackhawk is $3,501/month compared to $2,643/month in Burlingame — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Burlingame has cheaper rent, Blackhawk actually has lower median home values ($1,948,900 vs $2,000,001).

Median household income in Blackhawk is $239,681 compared to $168,832 in Burlingame (+42%). While Blackhawk is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blackhawk spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 18.8% in Burlingame.