Middletown, Ohio vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 506.9% more expensive than Middletown, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $303,475 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Middletown, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2060% more expensive in Malibu
than in Middletown, Ohio
Middletown, OH vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Middletown, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  506.9% higher
      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
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,740.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  117.7% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher