Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Lake Havasu City, Arizona


The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 49.8% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $37,674 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Lake Havasu City
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to San Jose, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  46.5% lower
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower

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