What is a pro or con of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizonacompared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

Median Home Cost is 49% cheaper in Lake Havasu City.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Havasu City, Arizona copmared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

A salary of $200,000 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California could decrease to $138,373 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA vs. LAKE HAVASU CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 30.8% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $138,373 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Lake Havasu City
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ

Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Havasu City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

58.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.1% lower

Commute

31.2% lower

Health

40.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ

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