Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Darien, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Darien, Connecticut is 145.9% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $92,212 in Darien, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Darien, Connecticut is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
290% more expensive in Darien
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Darien, CT
Compared to Raleigh, Darien is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.9% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  387.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  55.0% higher
  Health
  33.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.6% higher