Santa Monica, California vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 73.4% more expensive than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $346,892 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Malibu
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
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  73.4% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  26.7% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
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  Personal
  0.2% lower
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