What is a pro or con of living in Malibu, Californiacompared to Monroe, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 2022% more expensive in Malibu.

What salary do I need to live in Malibu, California copmared to Monroe, Louisiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Monroe, Louisiana should increase to $291,832 in Malibu, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MONROE vs. MALIBU
Cost of Living Comparison

Monroe, Louisiana vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 483.7% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $291,832 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
2022% more expensive in Malibu
than in Monroe, Louisiana

Monroe, LA vs. Malibu, CA

Compared to Monroe, Malibu is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

483.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

29.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3,026.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.2% higher

Commute

99.8% higher

Health

31.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Monroe, Louisiana vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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