Burbank, CA vs Santa Clarita, CA

Santa Clarita is moderately more affordable than Burbank, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Burbank scores 189 compared to 175 for Santa Clarita, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Burbank can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burbank is $2,089/month compared to $2,486/month in Santa Clarita — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Burbank has cheaper rent, Santa Clarita actually has lower median home values ($721,000 vs $1,041,100).

Median household income in Burbank is $95,816 compared to $119,926 in Santa Clarita (-20.1%). Santa Clarita offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Burbank spend roughly 26.2% of their income on rent, more than the 24.9% in Santa Clarita.