Dana Point, California vs. Monroe, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monroe, Michigan is 58.3% cheaper than Dana Point, California.

You would need a salary of $20,850 in Monroe, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Dana Point, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, Michigan is cheaper than Dana Point, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Monroe
than in Dana Point, California
Dana Point, CA vs. Monroe, MI
Compared to Dana Point, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.3% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower