Lake Havasu City, Arizona vs. Brea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brea, California is 56.2% more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $78,102 in Brea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brea, California is more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Brea
than in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Lake Havasu City, AZ vs. Brea, CA
Compared to Lake Havasu City, Brea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.2% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  55.3% higher
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher