Benson, Arizona vs. Oro Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oro Valley, Arizona is 30.9% more expensive than Benson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $65,452 in Oro Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Benson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oro Valley, Arizona is more expensive than Benson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Oro Valley
than in Benson, Arizona
Benson, AZ vs. Oro Valley, AZ
Compared to Benson, Oro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher