Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Havasu City, Arizona vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 43.9% more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $107,917 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, 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
86% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Lake Havasu City, AZ vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Lake Havasu City, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  52.1% higher
  Health
  32.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

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