Burbank, CA vs Fremont, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Burbank is 19.6% cheaper than Fremont. With a cost index of 189 vs 235, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Burbank to Fremont should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Burbank is $2,089/month compared to $2,905/month in Fremont — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burbank is more affordable at $1,041,100 median vs $1,289,400.

Median household income in Burbank is $95,816 compared to $176,350 in Fremont (-45.7%). While Fremont 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 26.2% of their income on rent, more than the 19.8% in Fremont.