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Oro Valley, AZ vs Santa Clarita, CA

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- Santa Clarita has 36.3% more rainy days than Oro Valley.
- Santa Clarita has 0.4% more Sunny Days than Oro Valley.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Santa Clarita scores 17.1% better than Oro Valley
 Oro Valley, AZSanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1838
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock34106
 Sunny279  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low37  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.97
 UV Index6.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12072443
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 Santa Clarita    56 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

It’s called awesome Town for a reason! Great schools, great People and climate! It’s a treasure!   More

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Wonderful community! Beautiful paseo paths throughout great for bike riding, roller skating, scooters, walks and jogs. Great weather, 30 minutes from the beach, lots  More

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My husband and I moved into our first home in 1989 - just as the Valencia Mall broke ground. I still miss the Bob's Big Boy at the corner of Valencia Blvd. and Magic  More

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