Ridgecrest, California vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 12.4% more expensive than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $56,191 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is more expensive than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Lake Havasu City
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to Ridgecrest, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower