Soquel, California vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 136.6% more expensive than Soquel, California.

You would need a salary of $236,628 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Soquel, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Soquel, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Malibu
than in Soquel, California
Soquel, CA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Soquel, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.6% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  47.5% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower