Los Angeles, California vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 167.7% more expensive than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $160,590 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in Malibu
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Los Angeles, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  167.7% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  337.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower