Meridian, Idaho vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 8.9% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $45,570 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Lake Havasu City
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to Meridian, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  30.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower