Lake Havasu City, Arizona vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 25.4% more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $160,474 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, 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
39% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Lake Havasu City, AZ vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Lake Havasu City, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  44.4% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher