Vail, Colorado vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 152.7% more expensive than Vail, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $126,367 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vail, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Vail, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Malibu
than in Vail, Colorado
Vail, CO vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Vail, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  152.7% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  101.9% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower