Darien, Connecticut vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 60.4% cheaper than Darien, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $59,392 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Darien, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Darien, Connecticut
Darien, CT vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Darien, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.4% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% lower