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


The cost of living in Malibu, California is 235.7% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $251,744 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
389% more expensive in Malibu
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Malibu, CA
Compared to Salinas, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  235.7% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  513.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  66.7% higher
  Health
  37.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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