Madison, Wisconsin vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 6.5% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $79,882 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Lake Havasu City
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to Madison, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  41.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower