San Clemente, California vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 129.2% more expensive than San Clemente, California.

You would need a salary of $114,577 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Clemente, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than San Clemente, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Malibu
than in San Clemente, California
San Clemente, CA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to San Clemente, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  129.2% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  44.4% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower