Cost of Living Calculator - Darien, Illinois vs Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 56.8% more expensive than Darien, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $188,114 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Darien, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Darien, Illinois
Darien, IL vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Darien, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower

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