Portland, Oregon vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 18.4% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $14,275 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Lake Havasu City
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to Portland, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% higher
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  44.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower