Fountain Hills, Arizona vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 268.4% more expensive than Fountain Hills, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $184,222 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Fountain Hills, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
444% more expensive in Malibu
than in Fountain Hills, Arizona
Fountain Hills, AZ vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Fountain Hills, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  268.4% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  617.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  46.2% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher