What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Lake Havasu City, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 42% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Lake Havasu City, Arizona?

A salary of $75,000 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona should increase to $92,917 in Palm Springs, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAKE HAVASU CITY vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake Havasu City, Arizona vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 23.9% more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $92,917 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Springs, 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
42% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Lake Havasu City, AZ vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Lake Havasu City, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

50.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.0% higher

Commute

61.0% higher

Health

33.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Lake Havasu City, Arizona vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lake Havasu City, AZ vs. Palm Springs, CA

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