Lake Havasu City, Arizona vs. Alta Sierra (Nevada County), California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alta Sierra (Nevada County), California is 22.3% more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $61,157 in Alta Sierra (Nevada County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alta Sierra (Nevada County), California is more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Alta Sierra (Nevada County)
than in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Lake Havasu City, AZ vs. Alta Sierra (Nevada County), CA
Compared to Lake Havasu City, Alta Sierra (Nevada County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher