Melbourne, Florida vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 399.6% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $249,788 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
835% more expensive in Malibu
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Melbourne, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  399.6% higher
      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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,446.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  100.7% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher

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