Anchorage, Alaska vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 6.9% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $55,862 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% cheaper in Lake Havasu City
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to Anchorage, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% lower