Carlsbad, California vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 45.0% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $27,481 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Lake Havasu City
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to Carlsbad, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% lower
      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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  47.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower