Sacramento, California vs. Oro Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oro Valley, Arizona is 8.4% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $36,645 in Oro Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oro Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% cheaper in Oro Valley
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Oro Valley, AZ
Compared to Sacramento, Oro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower