Rancho San Diego, California vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 27.9% cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $36,048 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Lake Havasu City
than in Rancho San Diego, California
Rancho San Diego, CA vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to Rancho San Diego, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  47.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower