What is a pro or con of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizonacompared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 41% more expensive in Lake Havasu City.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Havasu City, Arizona copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $50,000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico should increase to $59,471 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona (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.

ALBUQUERQUE vs. LAKE HAVASU CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 18.9% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $59,471 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Lake Havasu City
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ

Compared to Albuquerque, Lake Havasu City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

35.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.7% higher

Commute

9.6% lower

Health

64.3% higher

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Personal

0.2% lower

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Albuquerque, NM vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ

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