Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina vs. Dana Point, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dana Point, California is 13.3% more expensive than Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $85,003 in Dana Point, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dana Point, California is more expensive than Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Dana Point
than in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Wrightsville Beach, NC vs. Dana Point, CA
Compared to Wrightsville Beach, Dana Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  55.9% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher