Lake Forest Park, Washington vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 181.0% more expensive than Lake Forest Park, Washington.

You would need a salary of $224,839 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest Park, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Lake Forest Park, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
267% more expensive in Malibu
than in Lake Forest Park, Washington
Lake Forest Park, WA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Lake Forest Park, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  181.0% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  352.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.6% higher
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower