Lake Havasu City, Arizona vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 15.9% cheaper than Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $42,037 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Lake Havasu City, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Lake Havasu City, AZ vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Lake Havasu City, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  39.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher