Charleston, South Carolina vs. Oro Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oro Valley, Arizona is 1.5% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $76,093 in Oro Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oro Valley, Arizona is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
11% more expensive in Oro Valley
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Oro Valley, AZ
Compared to Charleston, Oro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower