Burbank, CA vs Walnut Park, CA

The cost of living difference between Burbank, CA and Walnut Park, CA is dramatic. Walnut Park is 57.7% cheaper than Burbank, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Burbank has a cost index of 205 while Walnut Park sits at 130, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in Burbank is $2,460/month compared to $1,430/month in Walnut Park — a 72% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Walnut Park is more affordable at $570,500 median vs $1,113,400.

Median household income in Burbank is $152,559 compared to $79,205 in Walnut Park (+92.6%). While Burbank is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burbank spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Walnut Park.