Los Alamitos, California vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 131.7% more expensive than Los Alamitos, California.

You would need a salary of $115,872 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamitos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Los Alamitos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Malibu
than in Los Alamitos, California
Los Alamitos, CA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Los Alamitos, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.7% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  198.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  42.7% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower