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


The cost of living in Malibu, California is 311.9% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $309,007 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
640% more expensive in Malibu
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs Malibu, CA
Compared to Chico, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  311.9% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  724.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  97.2% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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