Tacoma, Washington vs. Oro Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oro Valley, Arizona is 5.6% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $236,017 in Oro Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oro Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% cheaper in Oro Valley
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Oro Valley, AZ
Compared to Tacoma, Oro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% lower
      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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.0% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.