Lake Havasu City, Arizona vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 39.4% more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $108,767 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Washington
than in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Lake Havasu City, AZ vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Lake Havasu City, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  67.5% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher