Cost of Living Calculator - Malibu, California vs Santa Rosa, California


The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 69.9% cheaper than Malibu, California.

You would need a salary of $22,575 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Malibu, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Malibu, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in Malibu, California
Malibu, CA vs Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Malibu, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.9% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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