Darien, Connecticut vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 28.1% cheaper than Darien, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $71,922 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Darien, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Irvine
than in Darien, Connecticut
Darien, CT vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Darien, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower