Surprise, Arizona vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 338.3% more expensive than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $438,290 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
687% more expensive in Malibu
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Surprise, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  338.3% 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
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,056.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  60.2% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher