Montecito, California vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 3.0% cheaper than Montecito, California.

You would need a salary of $48,509 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montecito, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is cheaper than Montecito, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Malibu
than in Montecito, California
Montecito, CA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Montecito, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  66.1% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher