What is a pro or con of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizonacompared to Scottsdale, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 39% cheaper in Lake Havasu City.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Havasu City, Arizona copmared to Scottsdale, Arizona?

A salary of $75,000 in Scottsdale, Arizona could decrease to $56,962 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.

SCOTTSDALE vs. LAKE HAVASU CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 24.1% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $56,962 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Lake Havasu City
than in Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale, AZ vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ

Compared to Scottsdale, Lake Havasu City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

41.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.6% lower

Commute

26.0% lower

Health

41.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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