Malibu, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 42.3% cheaper than Malibu, California.

You would need a salary of $43,241 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Malibu, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is cheaper than Malibu, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Santa Monica
than in Malibu, California
Malibu, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Malibu, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
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  42.3% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  21.1% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
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  Personal
  0.2% higher
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