Houston, Texas vs. Oro Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oro Valley, Arizona is 16.6% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $58,325 in Oro Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oro Valley, Arizona is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Oro Valley
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Oro Valley, AZ
Compared to Houston, Oro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% higher
      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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher