Lake Havasu City, Arizona vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 88.4% more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $141,319 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, 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
191% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Lake Havasu City, AZ vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Lake Havasu City, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  88.4% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  229.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  36.8% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
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  Personal
  7.8% higher
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