Darien, Connecticut vs. Mountain Brook, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Brook, Alabama is 40.1% cheaper than Darien, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $29,964 in Mountain Brook, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Brook, Alabama is cheaper than Darien, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Mountain Brook
than in Darien, Connecticut
Darien, CT vs. Mountain Brook, AL
Compared to Darien, Mountain Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  41.6% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% lower