Cost of Living Calculator - Malibu, California vs Scottsdale, Arizona


The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 69.8% cheaper than Malibu, California.

You would need a salary of $22,616 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Malibu, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Malibu, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Malibu, California
Malibu, CA vs Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Malibu, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.8% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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