Stanley, North Carolina vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 400.1% more expensive than Stanley, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $375,080 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanley, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Stanley, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
906% more expensive in Malibu
than in Stanley, North Carolina
Stanley, NC vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Stanley, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  400.1% 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
  21.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,337.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  86.8% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher