Malibu, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 62.6% cheaper than Malibu, California.

You would need a salary of $18,681 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Malibu, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Malibu, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in Malibu, California
Malibu, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Malibu, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.6% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher