Cost of Living Calculator - Darien, Connecticut vs Arroyo Grande, California


The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 39.2% cheaper than Darien, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $45,602 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, 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 Arroyo Grande
than in Darien, Connecticut
Darien, CT vs Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Darien, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% lower
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower

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