Cost of Living Calculator - Malibu, California vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 62.9% cheaper than Malibu, California.

You would need a salary of $27,817 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Malibu, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is cheaper than Malibu, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Monterey
than in Malibu, California
Malibu, CA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Malibu, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.9% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  45.0% lower
  Health
  59.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower

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