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


The cost of living in Malibu, California is 93.3% more expensive than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $144,959 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Malibu
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Malibu, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.3% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower

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