Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Dana Point, California


The cost of living in Dana Point, California is 6.0% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $70,491 in Dana Point, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dana Point, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Dana Point
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Dana Point, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Dana Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% lower
      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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  19.9% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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