Needles, California vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 23.1% more expensive than Needles, California.

You would need a salary of $61,574 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Needles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is more expensive than Needles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Lake Havasu City
than in Needles, California
Needles, CA vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to Needles, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  29.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower