Newport Beach, California vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 33.6% more expensive than Newport Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $66,780 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Newport Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Malibu
than in Newport Beach, California
Newport Beach, CA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Newport Beach, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  51.1% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower