What is a pro or con of living in Malibu, Californiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 404% more expensive in Malibu.

What salary do I need to live in Malibu, California copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $500,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $1,565,737 in Malibu, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. MALIBU
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 213.1% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $1,565,737 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
404% more expensive in Malibu
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Malibu, CA

Compared to Washington, Malibu is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

213.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

441.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.4% lower

Commute

23.7% higher

Health

5.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Malibu, CA

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