Surprise, Arizona vs. Dana Point, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dana Point, California is 90.3% more expensive than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $95,167 in Dana Point, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dana Point, California is more expensive than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
228% more expensive in Dana Point
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Dana Point, CA
Compared to Surprise, Dana Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.3% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  264.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher