Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 298.0% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $298,481 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
525% more expensive in Malibu
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  298.0% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  859.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher