Dana Point, CA Cost of Living


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Dana Point cost of living score
164.9
More expensive
64.9% higher
than the US average
10.0% higher
than the California average
Dana Point, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 164.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 64.9% higher than the U.S. average and 10.0% lower than the average for California.

Dana Point, CA

Housing costs in Dana Point?
A typical home costs $1,359,900, which is 302.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 85.4% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dana Point costs $2,890 per month, which is 102.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 25.6% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Dana Point?
To live comfortably in Dana Point, California, a minimum annual income of $260,640 for a family, and $96,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dana Point?
The cost of living in Dana Point, CA is considerably high compared to the national average. Housing costs are particularly expensive, with the median home price sitting at around $1.7 million. The cost of groceries and other necessities also tend to be higher than the average US city. Additionally, the area is popular for its shopping and entertainment options, so many people enjoy splurging on these items when they can afford it. All in all, the cost of living in Dana Point can be steep but worth it if you're looking for a nice place to live near the beach.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDana PointCaliforniaUnited States
  164.9149.9100.0
  106.5105.1100
  93.498.3100.0
  423.2234.8100.0
  $1,359,900$733,500$338,100
  108.7%102.4%100.0%
  116.3133.1100.0
  155.8118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

Climate is one of the world's  More

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Nice place to live. Mediterranean climate. Too many people, high cost of living, California taxes high. Ocean is  More

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Over 16 years ago

We are in the California Riviera...but there's a price! This is a great place to  More

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