Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Dana Point, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dana Point, California is 44.0% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $72,011 in Dana Point, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dana Point, California is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Dana Point
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Dana Point, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, Dana Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher