Orinda, California vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 32.4% more expensive than Orinda, California.

You would need a salary of $529,441 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orinda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Orinda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Malibu
than in Orinda, California
Orinda, CA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Orinda, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower