Lake Havasu City, Arizona vs. Sanford, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sanford, North Carolina is 25.3% cheaper than Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $56,042 in Sanford, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sanford, North Carolina is cheaper than Lake Havasu City, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Sanford
than in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Lake Havasu City, AZ vs. Sanford, NC
Compared to Lake Havasu City, Sanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% lower
      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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower