Durham, North Carolina vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 383.7% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $241,846 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
739% more expensive in Malibu
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Durham, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  383.7% 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
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,202.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  99.0% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher