Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 171.5% more expensive than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $135,751 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in Malibu
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Cambridge, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  171.5% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  273.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  74.9% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower