Austin, Texas vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 264.5% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $364,451 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
463% more expensive in Malibu
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Austin, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  264.5% 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
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  716.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  52.3% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher