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Oro Valley, AZ vs Catalina, AZ

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- Catalina has 5.9% more rainy days than Oro Valley.
- Catalina has 2.5% more Sunny Days than Oro Valley.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Catalina scores 0.0% worse than Oro Valley
 Oro Valley, AZCatalina, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock53106
 Sunny279  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10086
 Avg. Jan. Low37  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index6.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock31592443
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 Catalina    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

The Catlaina area (Saddlebrook / Oro Valley) was wonderful back in the 1970's and 1980's. As is typical with AZ, Developers ruined the community and problems are a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Deeply regret moving here 10 yrs ago. Cost of living is high, over-inflated housing/rental market, traffic is horrible, pay is extremely low. Great place to golf  More

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Over 18 years ago

We live on the north side of the Catalina Mtns. close to Tucson but not so close that we have to endure the smog. Congestion is becoming a part of life out here as  More

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