Lake Havasu City, Arizona vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 6.4% more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $53,194 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
68% more expensive in Modesto
than in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Lake Havasu City, AZ vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Lake Havasu City, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher