Solana Beach, California vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 82.3% more expensive than Solana Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $91,148 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Solana Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Solana Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Malibu
than in Solana Beach, California
Solana Beach, CA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Solana Beach, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.3% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  41.3% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower