Arroyo Grande, California vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 29.5% cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California.

You would need a salary of $35,271 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Arroyo Grande, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Lake Havasu City
than in Arroyo Grande, California
Arroyo Grande, CA vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to Arroyo Grande, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower