Charleston, South Carolina vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 1.6% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $73,770 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Lake Havasu City
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to Charleston, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  35.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower