Flagstaff, Arizona vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 297.3% more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $198,652 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
475% more expensive in Malibu
than in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Flagstaff, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  297.3% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  685.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  113.5% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher