Fresno, California vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 4.5% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $52,275 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Lake Havasu City
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to Fresno, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  40.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower