Dana Point, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 25.1% cheaper than Dana Point, California.

You would need a salary of $37,451 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Dana Point, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Dana Point, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Boston
than in Dana Point, California
Dana Point, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Dana Point, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% higher