Burlingame, KS vs St. Marys, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Burlingame is 21.8% cheaper than St. Marys. With a cost index of 58 vs 74, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Burlingame to St. Marys should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlingame is $666/month compared to $863/month in St. Marys — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burlingame is more affordable at $91,200 median vs $196,300.

Median household income in Burlingame is $57,500 compared to $71,723 in St. Marys (-19.8%). The higher salaries in St. Marys partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Burlingame spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 14.4% in St. Marys.