Columbus, Ohio vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 445.8% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $655,000 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1379% more expensive in Malibu
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Columbus, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  445.8% 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
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,811.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  85.8% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher