Malibu, California vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 53.1% cheaper than Malibu, California.

You would need a salary of $35,210 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Malibu, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is cheaper than Malibu, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Malibu, California
Malibu, CA vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Malibu, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.8% higher
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  38.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  44.1% higher