Cost of Living Calculator - Orinda, California vs Darien, Connecticut


The cost of living in Darien, Connecticut is 29.3% cheaper than Orinda, California.

You would need a salary of $212,013 in Darien, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Orinda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Darien, Connecticut is cheaper than Orinda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Darien
than in Orinda, California
Orinda, CA vs Darien, CT
Compared to Orinda, Darien is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher

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