Darien, Connecticut vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 54.5% cheaper than Darien, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $22,736 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Darien, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Chico
than in Darien, Connecticut
Darien, CT vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Darien, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.5% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% lower