Darien, NY Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Darien, New York?
$4,530 / month
for a family, 16.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $54,360 for the year for a family.
$2,567 / month
for a single person, 46.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $30,800 for the year for a single person.

Darien cost of living score
81.2
Less expensive
18.8% lower
than the US average
33.2% lower
than the New York average
Darien, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.8% lower than the U.S. average and 33.2% lower than the average for New York.

Darien, NY

Housing costs in Darien?
A typical home costs $284,400, which is 15.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 31.2% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Darien costs $940 per month, which is 34.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 108.5% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Darien?
To live comfortably in Darien, New York, a minimum annual income of $54,360 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Darien?
The cost of living in Darien, NY is notably high. According to Niche, housing costs are around 113% higher than the national average and the median home price is a whopping $1,337,400. Additionally, the cost of goods and services is about 25% higher than the national average. The median household income in Darien is also relatively high at $187,924, likely due to the area's proximity to New York City. However, this does little to offset the overall cost of living in this affluent suburb.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesDarienNew YorkUnited States
    Unlock121.5100.0
  100.3  Unlock100.0
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  64.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$413,600$338,100
  96.5  Unlock100.0
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  108.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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