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Snohomish, WA vs Oro Valley, AZ

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Are people in Oro Valley older or younger than people in Snohomish?
- The Median Age in Oro Valley is 14.1 years older than in Snohomish.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oro Valley or Snohomish?
- Oro Valley housing costs are 44.5% less expensive than Snohomish housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oro Valley or Snohomish?
- The average commute for residents of Oro Valley is 1.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Snohomish.

Things to do in Snohomish?
Snohomish is a small city in Snohomish County located between Everett and Seattle in Washington State. It offers its residents access to quality schools, plenty of outdoor recreational activities and easy commutes into nearby larger cities all while having a small-town feel.

Things to do in Oro Valley?
Oro Valley, Arizona is located near Tucson making it perfect for those who look for thrill in Natural Bridge State Park Combined with some shopping spree at The Foothills Mall.

 Snohomish, WAOro Valley, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,515329,725,481
 Median Income$77,308  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock53.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$858,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.78  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Snohomish    9 Reviews

I've lived in Snohomish for 22 years, WWA for 29, WA for 34. It's a nice place to live & raise your kids. Housing is high due to proximity to a lot of high-paying jobs  More

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Over 14 years ago

Houses are plentiful if you know where to  More

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Over 14 years ago

nice small town  More

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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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