West Menlo Park, California vs. Malibu, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malibu, California is 22.3% more expensive than West Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $61,167 in Malibu, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malibu, California is more expensive than West Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Malibu
than in West Menlo Park, California
West Menlo Park, CA vs. Malibu, CA
Compared to West Menlo Park, Malibu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower