What is a pro or con of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizonacompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 22% more expensive in Lake Havasu City.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Havasu City, Arizona copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $375,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $403,386 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.

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STATE COLLEGE vs. LAKE HAVASU CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 7.6% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $403,386 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Lake Havasu City
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ

Compared to State College, Lake Havasu City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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9.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

15.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.5% higher

Commute

11.3% higher

Health

4.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% lower

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

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