Modesto, California vs. Dana Point, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dana Point, California is 78.2% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $89,121 in Dana Point, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dana Point, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in Dana Point
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Dana Point, CA
Compared to Modesto, Dana Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.2% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  215.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher