Bakersfield, California vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 4.4% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $52,224 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Lake Havasu City
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to Bakersfield, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  43.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower