San Diego, California vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 194.0% more expensive than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $147,007 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
290% more expensive in Malibu
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to San Diego, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  194.0% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  367.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower