Palo Alto, California vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 9.0% more expensive than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $139,475 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Malibu
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower