Monrovia, California vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 179.9% more expensive than Monrovia, California.

You would need a salary of $139,941 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monrovia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Monrovia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
274% more expensive in Malibu
than in Monrovia, California
Monrovia, CA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Monrovia, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  179.9% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  321.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower