Ankeny, Iowa vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 17.1% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $87,852 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Lake Havasu City
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to Ankeny, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher