Seattle, Washington vs. Oro Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oro Valley, Arizona is 33.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $102,902 in Oro Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oro Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Oro Valley
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Oro Valley, AZ
Compared to Seattle, Oro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.7% higher
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower