Cost of Living Calculator - Monterey, California vs Malibu, California


The cost of living in Malibu, California is 169.6% more expensive than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $202,230 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Malibu
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs Malibu, CA
Compared to Monterey, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  169.6% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  81.8% higher
  Health
  37.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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