Petaluma, California vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 33.3% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $50,000 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Lake Havasu City
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to Petaluma, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower