Downey, California vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 209.2% more expensive than Downey, California.

You would need a salary of $154,623 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Downey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Downey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
336% more expensive in Malibu
than in Downey, California
Downey, CA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Downey, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  209.2% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  431.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower