Stratford, Connecticut vs. Darien, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Darien, Connecticut is 107.8% more expensive than Stratford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $282,548 in Darien, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Stratford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Darien, Connecticut is more expensive than Stratford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
349% more expensive in Darien
than in Stratford, Connecticut
Stratford, CT vs. Darien, CT
Compared to Stratford, Darien is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.8% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  465.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher