Seattle, Washington vs. Darien, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Darien, Connecticut is 50.1% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $285,113 in Darien, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Darien, Connecticut is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Darien
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Darien, CT
Compared to Seattle, Darien is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  69.8% higher
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  43.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher