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Tustin, CA vs Oro Valley, AZ

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Are people in Oro Valley older or younger than people in Tustin?
- The Median Age in Oro Valley is 18.3 years older than in Tustin.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oro Valley or Tustin?
- Oro Valley housing costs are 48.2% less expensive than Tustin housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oro Valley or Tustin?
- The average commute for residents of Oro Valley is 4.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Tustin.

Things to do in Tustin?
Tustin, California lies in Orange County providing easy access to attractions like Irvine Regional Park or The Market Place which offers hundreds of shops and eateries.

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.

 Tustin, CAOro Valley, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,515329,725,481
 Median Income$93,901  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock53.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$919,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.5  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Tustin    8 Reviews

There's no excitement in Tustin. Totally sleepy hollow place. Good  More

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I grew up in Tustin. The major pro is it has a small town feel with access to many choices of shops and restaurants. Don't let these negative Nancys fool you the  More

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Over 17 years ago

This is a great area for road cycling. Many streets have bike lanes, there are off-road bike paths going down to the beach, and the weather is great most of the year.   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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