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Oro Valley, AZ vs Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Idyllwild-Pine Cove or is it cheaper to live in Oro Valley?
- Idyllwild-Pine Cove is 35.3% more expensive than Oro Valley.

Which city has more affordable housing, Idyllwild-Pine Cove or Oro Valley?
- Idyllwild-Pine Cove housing costs are 5.2% less expensive than Oro Valley housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Oro Valley or is Health Care more affordable in Idyllwild-Pine Cove.
- Health related expenses are 2.2% more in Idyllwild-Pine Cove.
 Oro Valley, AZIdyllwild-Pine Cove, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock131.2100
 Food & Groceries98.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock87.3100
 Housing136.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$460,700$338,100
 Utilities108  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock149.1100
 Miscellaneous98.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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 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 Idyllwild-Pine Cove    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Idyllwild is like my home away from home. I grew up with my family having a place up there. It was an old ski lodge called Paradise Lodge. I spent many holidays up  More

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Over 15 years ago

Idyllwild is like my home away from home. I grew up with my family having a place up there. It was an old ski lodge called Paradise Lodge. I spent many holidays up  More

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One of the most prestine wilderness in S. CA. A quiet and quaint town rich in art culture. It's also close to other popular towns such as San Diego and Palm  More

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