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


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 14.6% cheaper than Darien, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $64,039 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is cheaper than Darien, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in San Jose
than in Darien, Connecticut
Darien, CT vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Darien, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower

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