Cost of Living Calculator - Darien, Connecticut vs Carson, California


The cost of living in Carson, California is 40.5% cheaper than Darien, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $29,746 in Carson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson, California is cheaper than Darien, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Carson
than in Darien, Connecticut
Darien, CT vs Carson, CA
Compared to Darien, Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% lower
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  31.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower

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