Darien, Connecticut vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 48.6% cheaper than Darien, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $69,376 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Darien, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Austin
than in Darien, Connecticut
Darien, CT vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Darien, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% lower
      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
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower