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


The cost of living in Dana Point, California is 0.6% more expensive than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $75,479 in Dana Point, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dana Point, California is more expensive than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Dana Point
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Dana Point, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Dana Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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