Malibu, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 8.2% cheaper than Malibu, California.

You would need a salary of $45,886 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Malibu, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is cheaper than Malibu, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Palo Alto
than in Malibu, California
Malibu, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Malibu, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher