What is a pro or con of living in Paradise Valley, Arizonacompared to Malibu, California?

Median Home Cost is 7% cheaper in Paradise Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Paradise Valley, Arizona copmared to Malibu, California?

A salary of $400,000 in Malibu, California could decrease to $279,304 in Paradise Valley, Arizona (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MALIBU vs. PARADISE VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Malibu, California vs. Paradise Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paradise Valley, Arizona is 30.2% cheaper than Malibu, California.

You would need a salary of $279,304 in Paradise Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Malibu, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Paradise Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Malibu, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Paradise Valley
than in Malibu, California

Malibu, CA vs. Paradise Valley, AZ

Compared to Malibu, Paradise Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

38.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% lower

Commute

33.4% lower

Health

2.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Malibu, California vs. Paradise Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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Malibu, CA vs. Paradise Valley, AZ

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