| | Oro Valley, AZ | Wilkes-Barre, PA | United States |
| Overall | 97.0 | 80.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.3 | 95.6 | 100 |
| Health | 85.4 | 94.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 136.3 | 21.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $476,300 | $127,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,780.0% | 10,050.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 104.5 | 80.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 98.1 | 102.2 | 100 |
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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
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
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 Wilkes-Barre 
2 Reviews
I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously.
I shall list pros vs. More
Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself More
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