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Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Malibu, California

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 131.7% more expensive than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $173,813 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
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• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Malibu
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Malibu, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Malibu is:
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  131.7% higher
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  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.4% higher
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  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  51.5% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
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  Personal
  0.8% lower
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