Riverside, California vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 19.5% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $72,483 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Lake Havasu City
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to Riverside, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  50.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower