Dana Point, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 30.6% cheaper than Dana Point, California.

You would need a salary of $34,717 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Dana Point, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Dana Point, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Dana Point, California
Dana Point, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Dana Point, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower