Malibu, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 53.8% cheaper than Malibu, California.

You would need a salary of $46,204 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Malibu, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is cheaper than Malibu, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Santa Barbara
than in Malibu, California
Malibu, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Malibu, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
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  53.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  25.5% higher
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  Personal
  1.2% lower
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