Oro Valley, Arizona vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 44.0% more expensive than Oro Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $107,989 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oro Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Oro Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in San Diego
than in Oro Valley, Arizona
Oro Valley, AZ vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Oro Valley, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher