Riverside, California vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 251.7% more expensive than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $288,376 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
451% more expensive in Malibu
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Riverside, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  251.7% 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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  637.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower