Columbus, Ohio vs. Oro Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oro Valley, Arizona is 28.9% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $54,413 in Oro Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oro Valley, Arizona is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Oro Valley
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Oro Valley, AZ
Compared to Columbus, Oro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher