Kent, Washington vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 243.7% more expensive than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $171,866 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
447% more expensive in Malibu
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Kent, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  243.7% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  684.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.3% higher
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower