Cost of Living Calculator - Malibu, California vs San Mateo, California


The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 46.9% cheaper than Malibu, California.

You would need a salary of $26,569 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Malibu, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is cheaper than Malibu, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in San Mateo
than in Malibu, California
Malibu, CA vs San Mateo, CA
Compared to Malibu, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher

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