Boston, Massachusetts vs. Dana Point, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dana Point, California is 33.5% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $66,754 in Dana Point, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dana Point, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Dana Point
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Dana Point, CA
Compared to Boston, Dana Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower