What is a pro or con of living in Laguna Beach, Californiacompared to Malibu, California?

Median Home Cost is 15% cheaper in Laguna Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Laguna Beach, California copmared to Malibu, California?

A salary of $40,000,000 in Malibu, California could decrease to $29,219,678 in Laguna Beach, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MALIBU vs. LAGUNA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Malibu, California vs. Laguna Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Beach, California is 27.0% cheaper than Malibu, California.

You would need a salary of $29,219,678 in Laguna Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Malibu, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Laguna Beach, California is cheaper than Malibu, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Laguna Beach
than in Malibu, California

Malibu, CA vs. Laguna Beach, CA

Compared to Malibu, Laguna Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

31.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.9% lower

Commute

32.0% lower

Health

3.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Malibu, California vs. Laguna Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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