Berkeley, California vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 97.9% more expensive than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $150,405 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Malibu
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.9% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower