Darien, Illinois vs. Darien, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Darien, Connecticut is 124.0% more expensive than Darien, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $112,011 in Darien, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Darien, Connecticut is more expensive than Darien, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
360% more expensive in Darien, CT
than in Darien, Illinois
Darien, IL vs. Darien, CT
Compared to Darien, Darien is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.0% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  34.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher