Chicago, Illinois vs. Dana Point, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dana Point, California is 90.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $286,034 in Dana Point, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dana Point, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
378% more expensive in Dana Point
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Dana Point, CA
Compared to Chicago, Dana Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.7% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  314.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower