Madison, Wisconsin vs. Darien, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Darien, Connecticut is 148.3% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $496,647 in Darien, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Darien, Connecticut is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
393% more expensive in Darien
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Darien, CT
Compared to Madison, Darien is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  148.3% 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
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  419.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  60.0% higher
  Health
  36.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher