Oro Valley, Arizona vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 20.4% more expensive than Oro Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $204,641 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oro Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Oro Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Riverside
than in Oro Valley, Arizona
Oro Valley, AZ vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Oro Valley, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher