Boston, Massachusetts vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 29.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,875 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Lake Havasu City
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to Boston, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  38.7% lower
  Health
  46.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.9% lower