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Oro Valley, AZ vs Auburn, WA

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Are people in Auburn older or younger than people in Oro Valley?
- The Median Age in Auburn is 18.3 years younger than in Oro Valley.

Are housing costs cheaper in Auburn or Oro Valley?
- Auburn housing costs are 19.4% more expensive than Oro Valley housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Auburn or Oro Valley?
- The average commute for residents of Auburn is 3.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Oro Valley.

Things to do in Oro Valley?
Oro Valley, Arizona is located near Tucson making it perfect for those who look for thrill in Natural Bridge State Park Combined with some shopping spree at The Foothills Mall.

Things to do in Auburn?
Auburn, Washington is situated between Seattle's metropolis area and the Cascade Mountains providing stunning views of Mt Rainier.

 Oro Valley, AZAuburn, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock85,306329,725,481
 Median Income$92,548  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$476,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.53  Unlock26.38
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 15 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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Reviews for Auburn    9 Reviews

We lived in a big house on the West Hill of Auburn and then moved to a small rambler amid the big houses on the East Hill of Auburn. So we've lived within the city of  More

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Hello, I have lived in Auburn WA for about 8 years or so, Auburn is a great place to live, full of awesome people and awesome everyday life if you enjoy a 9-5 job and  More

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Over 11 years ago

Auburn is a very ugly, and dirty city, rain and clouds 9 months of the year. Has become really ghetto and would not recommend anyone coming here. Houses are expensive  More

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