Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Havasu City, Arizona vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 64.6% more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $123,474 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, 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
151% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Lake_Havasu_City, AZ vs Costa_Mesa, CA
Compared to Lake_Havasu_City, Costa_Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.6% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher

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