Lake Forest, California vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 34.5% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $65,494 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Lake Havasu City
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to Lake Forest, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  40.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower