Phoenix, Arizona vs. Dana Point, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dana Point, California is 88.4% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $75,363 in Dana Point, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dana Point, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in Dana Point
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Dana Point, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Dana Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.4% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  296.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher