Darien, Connecticut vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 3.1% cheaper than Darien, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $484,512 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is cheaper than Darien, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in San Francisco
than in Darien, Connecticut
Darien, CT vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Darien, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower