Auburn, Alabama vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 383.2% more expensive than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $289,918 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
872% more expensive in Malibu
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Auburn, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  383.2% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,058.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  110.0% higher
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower