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Oro Valley, AZ vs Dana Point, CA

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Are people in Dana Point older or younger than people in Oro Valley?
- The Median Age in Dana Point is 5.4 years younger than in Oro Valley.

Are housing costs cheaper in Dana Point or Oro Valley?
- Dana Point housing costs are 185.5% more expensive than Oro Valley housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Dana Point or Oro Valley?
- The average commute for residents of Dana Point is 0.5 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 Dana Point?
Dana Point CA is situated on Orange County’s beautiful coastline with miles of picturesque beaches perfect for scuba diving, surfing and other water sports.

 Oro Valley, AZDana Point, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,327329,725,481
 Median Income$92,548  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock48.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$476,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%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 Dana Point    8 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Climate is one of the world's  More

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Nice place to live. Mediterranean climate. Too many people, high cost of living, California taxes high. Ocean is  More

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Over 17 years ago

We are in the California Riviera...but there's a price! This is a great place to  More

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