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Oro Valley, AZ vs Natchitoches, LA

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Is it cheaper to live in Natchitoches or is it cheaper to live in Oro Valley?
- Natchitoches is 13.2% less expensive than Oro Valley.

Which city has more affordable housing, Natchitoches or Oro Valley?
- Natchitoches housing costs are 52.6% less expensive than Oro Valley housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Oro Valley or is Health Care more affordable in Natchitoches.
- Health related expenses are 50.1% more in Natchitoches.
 Oro Valley, AZNatchitoches, LAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock84.2100
 Food & Groceries98.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock128.2100
 Housing136.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$170,500$338,100
 Utilities108  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock70.1100
 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 Natchitoches    6 Reviews

Natchitoches is a great small town in central Louisiana, with several claims to fame. It is the oldest permanent European settlement in the Louisiana Purchase,  More

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I have been trapped here for 2 years........ This town is not a place to be if you aren't a college student or a rich retired snob. I worked in a field where I met a  More

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Over 13 years ago

On the surface, Natchitoches seems like a pretty town. The history of the city is quite interesting. But if you are thinking of moving here, don't do it! I've lived here  More

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