St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Dana Point, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dana Point, California is 107.7% more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $124,625 in Dana Point, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dana Point, California is more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
407% more expensive in Dana Point
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Dana Point, CA
Compared to St. Paul, Dana Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.7% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  333.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower