Santa Rosa, California vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 232.3% more expensive than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $332,347 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
388% more expensive in Malibu
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Santa Rosa, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  232.3% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  420.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  61.6% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower