Darien, Illinois vs. Albany, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, California is 90.1% more expensive than Darien, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $123,581 in Albany, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, California is more expensive than Darien, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
236% more expensive in Albany
than in Darien, Illinois
Darien, IL vs. Albany, CA
Compared to Darien, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.1% higher
      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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher