Palm Desert, California vs. Dana Point, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dana Point, California is 65.8% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $82,915 in Dana Point, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dana Point, California is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Dana Point
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Dana Point, CA
Compared to Palm Desert, Dana Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.8% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower