Arnold, Maryland vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 285.3% more expensive than Arnold, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $346,765 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arnold, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Arnold, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
511% more expensive in Malibu
than in Arnold, Maryland
Arnold, MD vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Arnold, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  285.3% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  614.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  64.6% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower