Mill Valley, California vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 71.9% more expensive than Mill Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $85,933 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mill Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Mill Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Malibu
than in Mill Valley, California
Mill Valley, CA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Mill Valley, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.9% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  36.8% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower