San Diego, California vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 32.7% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $74,065 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Lake Havasu City
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to San Diego, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  47.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower