Darien, Connecticut vs. Laguna Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Beach, California is 36.8% more expensive than Darien, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $68,407 in Laguna Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laguna Beach, California is more expensive than Darien, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Laguna Beach
than in Darien, Connecticut
Darien, CT vs. Laguna Beach, CA
Compared to Darien, Laguna Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower