Malibu, California vs. Dana Point, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dana Point, California is 56.6% cheaper than Malibu, California.

You would need a salary of $21,713 in Dana Point, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Malibu, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dana Point, California is cheaper than Malibu, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Dana Point
than in Malibu, California
Malibu, CA vs. Dana Point, CA
Compared to Malibu, Dana Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.6% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher