Richmond, Virginia vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 390.7% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $490,739 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
895% more expensive in Malibu
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Richmond, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  390.7% 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
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,306.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  100.5% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower