What is a pro or con of living in Darien, Connecticutcompared to Carmel Valley Village, California?

Median Home Cost is 23% more expensive in Darien.

What salary do I need to live in Darien, Connecticut copmared to Carmel Valley Village, California?

A salary of $936,000 in Carmel Valley Village, California should increase to $1,138,574 in Darien, Connecticut (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARMEL VALLEY VILLAGE vs. DARIEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Carmel Valley Village, California vs. Darien, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Darien, Connecticut is 21.6% more expensive than Carmel Valley Village, California.

You would need a salary of $1,138,574 in Darien, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel Valley Village, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Darien, Connecticut is more expensive than Carmel Valley Village, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Darien
than in Carmel Valley Village, California

Carmel Valley Village, CA vs. Darien, CT

Compared to Carmel Valley Village, Darien is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

31.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.6% higher

Commute

33.0% higher

Health

11.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

20.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Carmel Valley Village, California vs. Darien, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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Carmel Valley Village, CA vs. Darien, CT

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