Palm Bay, Florida vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 421.7% more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida.

You would need a salary of $391,261 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Bay, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
980% more expensive in Malibu
than in Palm Bay, Florida
Palm Bay, FL vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Palm Bay, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  421.7% 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
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,593.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  87.9% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher