Paramus, New Jersey vs. Dana Point, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dana Point, California is 28.3% more expensive than Paramus, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $64,160 in Dana Point, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Paramus, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dana Point, California is more expensive than Paramus, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Dana Point
than in Paramus, New Jersey
Paramus, NJ vs. Dana Point, CA
Compared to Paramus, Dana Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower