Simi Valley, California vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 28.9% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $35,573 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Lake Havasu City
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to Simi Valley, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower