Lake Havasu City, Arizona vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 4.4% cheaper than Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $74,606 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Lake Havasu City, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Fresno
than in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Lake Havasu City, AZ vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Lake Havasu City, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  29.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher