Boulder, Colorado vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 181.4% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $140,692 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
226% more expensive in Malibu
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Boulder, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  181.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  308.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  75.8% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower