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Flagstaff, AZ vs Oro Valley, AZ

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Highlights
- Oro Valley has 34.8% less rainy days than Flagstaff.
- Oro Valley has 4.9% more Sunny Days than Flagstaff.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Oro Valley scores 10.1% better than Flagstaff
 Flagstaff, AZOro Valley, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall81  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock51106
 Sunny266  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10086
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index6.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock25432443
Reviews for Flagstaff    50 Reviews

Amber · 

Flagstaff is absolutely the perfect place to call home. Especially for families. 4 perfectly balanced seasons. None too extreme and all beautiful. Ridiculously safe!  More

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Leah · 

I've lived here for one year and have to move because the cost to rent here is astronomical. I've been paying $2550/month and now for a comparable home it is $2900 and  More

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Every place depends on what you are looking for. So I will say a bit about me so you can assess where the review is coming from. I am a professional, single, female  More

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Reviews for Oro Valley    5 Reviews

Some of these reviews are so inaccurate. Rentals for a 2-bedroom are closer to $1000/mo and up if you want to live in a safer neighborhood. People here are so intolerant  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have lived here in Oro Valley for 3.8 years -love it here. however lack of cultural diversity, water and the 100+ heat each day for 3 months a year means that i am  More

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I am a retiree from New York. I moved to Tucson two years ago. Now we are about to buy a home in Oro Valley, just north of Tucson. I love this area. The mountains  More

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