Del Monte Forest, CA vs Malibu, CA

Del Monte Forest is moderately more affordable than Malibu, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Del Monte Forest scores 293 compared to 310 for Malibu, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Malibu can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Del Monte Forest is $3,501/month compared to $3,501/month in Malibu — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Malibu has cheaper rent, Del Monte Forest actually has lower median home values ($1,796,900 vs $2,000,001).

Median household income in Del Monte Forest is $154,730 compared to $192,159 in Malibu (-19.5%). While Malibu is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Del Monte Forest spend roughly 27.2% of their income on rent, more than the 21.9% in Malibu.