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


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 30.5% cheaper than Darien, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $34,730 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is cheaper than Darien, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Monterey
than in Darien, Connecticut
Darien, CT vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Darien, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% lower
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower

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