Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Dana Point, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dana Point, California is 72.8% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $172,827 in Dana Point, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dana Point, California is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Dana Point
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Dana Point, CA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Dana Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.8% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  202.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher