Irvine, California vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 160.4% more expensive than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $130,204 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Malibu
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Irvine, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  160.4% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  248.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  50.8% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower