Malibu vs Santa Monica

Los Angeles, CA Neighborhood Comparison
Overall Edge
Santa Monica leads
Santa Monica wins 7 of 9 categories
Neighborhood A
Malibu
$3.8M median
Ultra Luxury Gated
Neighborhood B
Santa Monica
$2.2M median
Upscale
⭐ Overall Leader
Malibu
Metric
Santa Monica
$3.8M

Median Price
$2.2M
10/10

School Rating
8/10
A+

Crime Grade
A-
28/100

Walk Score
72/100
40 min

Commute
25 min
1

Parks Nearby
17
0

Cafes
18
0

Groceries
5
33 min

Hospital
29 min
Malibu
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
39%
Santa Monica
Median Price
57%
School Rating
80%
Crime Grade
85%
Walk Score
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malibu or Santa Monica more expensive?

Malibu has a median home price of $3.8M and Santa Monica is $2.2M. Santa Monica is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Malibu or Santa Monica?

Malibu has a school rating of 10/10 and Santa Monica rates 8/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.

Is Malibu or Santa Monica safer?

Malibu has a crime grade of A+ and Santa Monica is graded A-.

Which is more walkable?

Malibu scores 28/100 for walkability. Santa Monica scores 72/100. Santa Monica is the more walkable option.