Riverside, California vs. Oro Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oro Valley, Arizona is 16.9% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $41,536 in Oro Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oro Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Oro Valley
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Oro Valley, AZ
Compared to Riverside, Oro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower