Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs Darien, Connecticut


The cost of living in Darien, Connecticut is 46.6% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $40,036 in Darien, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Darien, Connecticut is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Darien
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs Darien, CT
Compared to Los Altos, Darien is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher

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