Salem, Oregon vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 360.5% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $345,410 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
716% more expensive in Malibu
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Salem, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  360.5% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  966.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% higher
  Commute
  74.2% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher