Oro Valley, AZ Cost of Living


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Oro Valley cost of living score
97
Less expensive
3.0% lower
than the US average
8.8% lower
than the Arizona average
Oro Valley, Arizona gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 97, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.0% lower than the U.S. average and 8.8% lower than the average for Arizona.

Oro Valley, AZ

Housing costs in Oro Valley?
A typical home costs $476,300, which is 40.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.9% more expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Oro Valley costs $1,680 per month, which is 17.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 7.7% more than the state average of $1,550.

Can I afford Oro Valley?
To live comfortably in Oro Valley, Arizona, a minimum annual income of $91,440 for a family, and $50,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Oro Valley?
Oro Valley, AZ has an overall below average cost of living with taxes particularly lower than most other towns and cities in Arizona while utility costs remain consistently affordable making it a great destination for those who want to stay within a budget but still enjoy the quality of life amenities located nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOro ValleyArizonaUnited States
  97.0106.4100.0
  98.396.1100
  85.497.3100.0
  136.3119.7100.0
  $476,300$407,400$338,100
  107.8%102.7%100.0%
  104.5107.0100.0
  98.193.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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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 14 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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