Cost of Living Calculator - Darien, Connecticut vs Del Mar, California


The cost of living in Del Mar, California is 52.3% more expensive than Darien, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $114,228 in Del Mar, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Del Mar, California is more expensive than Darien, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Del Mar
than in Darien, Connecticut
Darien, CT vs Del Mar, CA
Compared to Darien, Del Mar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.3% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  29.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower

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