Pacifica, California vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 112.3% more expensive than Pacifica, California.

You would need a salary of $159,253 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacifica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Pacifica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Malibu
than in Pacifica, California
Pacifica, CA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Pacifica, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.3% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower