| | Modesto, CA | Dana Point, CA | United States |
| Overall | 116.3 | 164.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 103.9 | 106.5 | 100 |
| Health | 100.2 | 93.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 133.3 | 423.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $390,300 | $1,359,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,200.0% | 10,870.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 113.9 | 116.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.6 | 155.8 | 100 |
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Climate is one of the world's More
Nice place to live. Mediterranean climate.
Too many people, high cost of living, California taxes high.
Ocean is More
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