Palm Springs, California vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 19.3% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $40,359 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Lake Havasu City
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to Palm Springs, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  50.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower