San Diego, California vs. Oro Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oro Valley, Arizona is 30.5% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $121,540 in Oro Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oro Valley, Arizona is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Oro Valley
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Oro Valley, AZ
Compared to San Diego, Oro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower