Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Darien, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Darien, Connecticut is 139.8% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $635,498 in Darien, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Darien, Connecticut is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
708% more expensive in Darien
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Darien, CT
Compared to Philadelphia, Darien is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  139.8% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  771.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher

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