Cost of Living Calculator - Brea, California vs Malibu, California


The cost of living in Malibu, California is 179.5% more expensive than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $139,800 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Malibu
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs Malibu, CA
Compared to Brea, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  179.5% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  325.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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