Malibu, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 64.4% cheaper than Malibu, California.

You would need a salary of $62,267 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Malibu, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Malibu, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Seattle
than in Malibu, California
Malibu, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Malibu, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.4% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.8% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher