Newton, Massachusetts vs. Darien, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Darien, Connecticut is 21.1% more expensive than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $605,580 in Darien, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Darien, Connecticut is more expensive than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Darien
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. Darien, CT
Compared to Newton, Darien is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  38.1% higher
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower