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Oro Valley, AZ vs Desert Hot Springs, CA

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Highlights
- Desert Hot Springs has 60.0% less rainy days than Oro Valley.
- Desert Hot Springs has 2.9% less Sunny Days than Oro Valley.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Desert Hot Springs scores 0.0% worse than Oro Valley
 Oro Valley, AZDesert Hot Springs, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock538
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock19106
 Sunny279  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10686
 Avg. Jan. Low37  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index6.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock10762443
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 Desert Hot Springs    9 Reviews

lived here 13 years and leaving as soon as possible. crime rate high but getting better. much improved place since 2008. if you buy a house choose the neighborhood and  More

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Over 5 years ago

Love the winters but the summers are too difficult for me. Hot and super windy. However I love the serenity, beautiful mountains, hot springs, and location close to  More

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I am 29 years old and have lived in this city nearly my entire life. When my family moved to this town, there were less than 12,000 people. I've watched it grow a lot.  More

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