Dana Point, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 21.7% cheaper than Dana Point, California.

You would need a salary of $39,160 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dana Point, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Dana Point, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in San Diego
than in Dana Point, California
Dana Point, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Dana Point, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% lower
      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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher