Lake Havasu City, Arizona vs. Imperial Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Imperial Beach, California is 43.0% more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $71,481 in Imperial Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Imperial Beach, 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
84% more expensive in Imperial Beach
than in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Lake Havasu City, AZ vs. Imperial Beach, CA
Compared to Lake Havasu City, Imperial Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  55.4% higher
  Health
  32.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher