Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 399.0% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $253,022 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
922% more expensive in Malibu
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Bismarck, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  399.0% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,030.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  125.6% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher