Darien, Connecticut vs. Orinda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orinda, California is 41.5% more expensive than Darien, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $70,751 in Orinda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orinda, California is more expensive than Darien, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Orinda
than in Darien, Connecticut
Darien, CT vs. Orinda, CA
Compared to Darien, Orinda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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