Cost of Living Calculator - Mercer Island, Washington vs Malibu, California


The cost of living in Malibu, California is 66.8% more expensive than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $83,410 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Malibu
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs Malibu, CA
Compared to Mercer Island, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.8% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.2% higher
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower

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