Malibu, California vs. Cedar Lake, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Lake, Indiana is 79.8% cheaper than Malibu, California.

You would need a salary of $10,093 in Cedar Lake, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Malibu, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Lake, Indiana is cheaper than Malibu, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Cedar Lake
than in Malibu, California
Malibu, CA vs. Cedar Lake, IN
Compared to Malibu, Cedar Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.8% lower
      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
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher