Cost of Living Calculator - San Carlos, California vs Malibu, California


The cost of living in Malibu, California is 47.5% more expensive than San Carlos, California.

You would need a salary of $110,602 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Carlos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than San Carlos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Malibu
than in San Carlos, California
San Carlos, CA vs Malibu, CA
Compared to San Carlos, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower

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