Lake Havasu City, Arizona vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 0.6% more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $75,486 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
58% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Lake Havasu City, AZ vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Lake Havasu City, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  29.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher