Malibu, California vs. Los Gatos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Gatos, California is 29.7% cheaper than Malibu, California.

You would need a salary of $35,136 in Los Gatos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Malibu, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Gatos, California is cheaper than Malibu, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Los Gatos
than in Malibu, California
Malibu, CA vs. Los Gatos, CA
Compared to Malibu, Los Gatos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% lower
      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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher