Cost of Living Calculator - Darien, Connecticut vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 36.3% cheaper than Darien, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $63,701 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Darien, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in San Diego
than in Darien, Connecticut
Darien, CT vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Darien, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  29.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower

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