What is a pro or con of living in Valley Center, Californiacompared to Lake Havasu City, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 89% more expensive in Valley Center.

What salary do I need to live in Valley Center, California copmared to Lake Havasu City, Arizona?

A salary of $50,000 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona should increase to $74,722 in Valley Center, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAKE HAVASU CITY vs. VALLEY CENTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake Havasu City, Arizona vs. Valley Center, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valley Center, California is 49.4% more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $74,722 in Valley Center, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Valley Center, 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
89% more expensive in Valley Center
than in Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Lake Havasu City, AZ vs. Valley Center, CA

Compared to Lake Havasu City, Valley Center is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

49.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

121.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% higher

Commute

67.8% higher

Health

32.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Lake Havasu City, Arizona vs. Valley Center, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lake Havasu City, AZ vs. Valley Center, CA

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