Darien, CT Cost of Living


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Darien cost of living score
138.6
More expensive
38.6% higher
than the US average
24.0% higher
than the Connecticut average
Darien, Connecticut gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 138.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 38.6% higher than the U.S. average and 24.0% lower than the average for Connecticut.

Darien, CT

Housing costs in Darien?
A typical home costs $1,665,700, which is 392.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 360.0% more expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Darien costs $3,710 per month, which is 159.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 55.3% more than the state average of $1,660.

Can I afford Darien?
To live comfortably in Darien, Connecticut, a minimum annual income of $319,320 for a family, and $120,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Darien?
The cost of living in Darien, CT is comparatively high compared to other areas in the United States. The Connecticut suburbs are known to be some of the most expensive places to live. The median home cost in Darien is $772,900, which is significantly higher than the average for the nation. For example, the average price of a four-bedroom house in Darien is over $1 million. Rent prices are also quite high due to demand and limited availability. Overall, Darien is an affluent town with a high cost of living that reflects its proximity to New York City and other major destinations on the East Coast.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDarienConnecticutUnited States
  138.6111.8100.0
  117.9106.6100
  126.8118.6100.0
  532.3109.2100.0
  $1,665,700$362,100$338,100
  116.8%118.5%100.0%
  137.3112.4100.0
  162.8126.8100.0

   100=National Average

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