Lake Havasu City, Arizona vs. Lancaster, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 6.5% more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $53,241 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
121% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Lake Havasu City, AZ vs. Lancaster, CA
Compared to Lake Havasu City, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  47.5% higher
  Health
  32.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher