Darien, Connecticut vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 30.0% cheaper than Darien, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $69,976 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Darien, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in Darien, Connecticut
Darien, CT vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Darien, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  29.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower