Lake Forest, California vs. Dana Point, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dana Point, California is 24.2% more expensive than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $62,098 in Dana Point, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dana Point, California is more expensive than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Dana Point
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Dana Point, CA
Compared to Lake Forest, Dana Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower