Dana Point, CA vs Rossmoor, CA

Dana Point is moderately more affordable than Rossmoor, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Dana Point scores 226 compared to 248 for Rossmoor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rossmoor can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dana Point is $2,883/month compared to $3,501/month in Rossmoor — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dana Point is more affordable at $1,200,900 median vs $1,234,700.

Median household income in Dana Point is $127,246 compared to $200,833 in Rossmoor (-36.6%). While Rossmoor is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dana Point spend roughly 27.2% of their income on rent, more than the 20.9% in Rossmoor.