Torrance, California vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 151.0% more expensive than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $188,238 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in Malibu
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to Torrance, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  151.0% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  264.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower