Lake Havasu City, Arizona vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murrieta, California is 24.1% more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $62,037 in Murrieta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murrieta, 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
37% more expensive in Murrieta
than in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Lake Havasu City, AZ vs. Murrieta, CA
Compared to Lake Havasu City, Murrieta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  44.9% higher
  Health
  33.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher