10 things you should know about living in ARIZONA

we've lived in Arizona for just shy of a year now & these are 10 things that we've experienced/noticed since living here!
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[@erikschmitz1841]

Born and raised in Minnesota. I moved to Arizona almost 15 years ago. No regrets. Family and friends scramble to visit us during the winter.

[@destinyandmitch]

We don’t blame y’all for wanting to escape those brutal winters 🥶

[@jefesalsero]

Originally from coastal California and have lived in various states around the country until moving here 21 years ago. I didn't like PHX initially, but it grew on me. During summer, we scramble to visit family on the California coast, especially during the period July - October. Weekend trips up to the mountains (Flagstaff or Pinetop) during the summer are also a nice break from the heat. Beach time in Rocky Point ("Puerto Penasco) during late Spring or early summer, and in the Fall (late September and October) is also great (3.5-hour drive from PHX). June is the best month for hanging out at the pool - the overnight low temps have been high enough for long enough to heat pool water to more comfortable temps, plus the daytime highs in June (statistically the hottest month in PHX) are hot and the humidity is still really low, so it's a pleasant experience. Once Monsoon season kicks in (typically after July 4th), humidity increases (with daily high temps well above 100 degrees) and being outside is an unpleasant experience. By July, most Phoenicians are doing their best to spend time as much time as possible indoors in air-conditioned environments until October when things begin to cool down.

[@samuelmendoza8585]

@@jefesalseroI was born and raised in AZ and I’d have to say you nailed it with with your quick synopsis on living in AZ year round and how to navigate the extremities of weather and lansdcape. 👏🏼

[@hdiverson]

Long time coming!! Thanks for making this, crew!

[@asantenigeria7916]

Omg I’m from MN too and debating about moving to Arizona ! Thank you for this video.

[@destinyandmitch]

Of course! Hope it helps you make your decision :)

[@user-naturegirl]

Hi Destiny and Mitch: I'm glad to hear that you like Arizona. It is indeed a beautiful state. I've lived here all m😀😎✌my life and absolutely love it. So glad to have a "cool" couple like you guys here!

[@destinyandmitch]

You’re so lucky to have grown up here, it truly is a remarkable place!! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@shannonjoesph]

❤Just found yall a few weeks ago!! I’m loving watching you both!!

[@destinyandmitch]

Yayyy welcome to the fam!! 🥰

[@marcih.8826]

Nice seeing you both. Great information ❤

[@destinyandmitch]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@adriennem1003]

Love AZ been here since 2018&, and my daughter graduated from a great charter school ( ASU prep) several yrs ago. Schools are subjective by programs.

[@ryannesumbry4130]

Happy 😊 one year anniversary in Arizona! 🎉 I hit my 1 year in Arizona in August

[@destinyandmitch]

Thank youuu! How are liking it so far?! 😊

[@ryannesumbry4130]

@@destinyandmitch I love ❤️ it!! I’m never leaving unless the love of my life is in another state 😂😅

[@GOLF_YODA]

Mitch is actually Shia LaBeouf who is preparing for his next role which is being filmed on an outdoor set that embraces a western desert motif. Really enjoyed his acting prowess shown during this video, it really seemed like he was a guy named Mitch telling us about Arizona.

[@estalt957]

I appreciate y'all sharing thoughts and comments.

[@woodah33]

we haven't had much of a monsoon season in AZ in a handful of years, so maybe you guys will see some more haboobs and monsoons this summer

[@mercedessl8718]

Yes Arizona is the perfect place to park geriatric aircraft in the the ‘grave yards’ due to its dry air and lack of tornado/hurricane threat. Great video guys, as I’ve said before, you two make a great couple with a strong rapport. Take care stay healthy & sending you love from 🇬🇧🥰

[@destinyandmitch]

Ahhh interesting, thanks for sharing!! 😊 take care 💛

[@childressgiles7626]

You two are looking great! Which translates to me that you two are enjoying married life together💖💖😊😊

[@destinyandmitch]

aww that’s so sweet 🥹 we’re definitely enjoying married life!! 💞

[@georgiaroberson1825]

Thanks for sharing.

[@destinyandmitch]

Thanks for watching!

[@CaseyMcCalla]

Almost any issue in Phoenix can be traced back to suburban sprawl. The “affordability” on the outskirts is exacerbating costs of providing quality education because the lack of tax positive land uses. Soon these prices won’t justify the impossible task of maintaining our unsustainable growth. I love Arizona but I think this is the MOST important thing to understand about moving here. It is unsustainable

[@Selene_M3]

Been here 10 years and last year heat gave me PTSD. Planning our exit but not locked down where we are going yet.

[@destinyandmitch]

It did get very hot so I’m curious to see how hot this summer will be! We love the heat though after living in a brutal winter state all of our lives

[@mcmahenc1]

This summer is slated to be even hotter. I rented airbnb’s in Prescott this year but am with you, total PTSD. Time to find milder summers. Idaho looks promising.

[@RABPWarrior]

PTSD?

[@RABPWarrior]

@@destinyandmitchwhere are the students “less parented” 😂 I’m a grandmother coming to retire point me in their direction!!!!

[@brianleejackson]

Great summary! Happy to hear you're enjoying Arizona. Born in Minnesota (Paul Bunyan, Mississippi River, and big summer bonfires 😅) and I have been in Arizona for over a decade now. Will never leave! Shorts and flip flops 365. You can't beat it. FYI, I don't think you've experienced a proper monsoon yet. Or try getting stuck in a haboob. 😉 When I first moved to AZ, I was in a one-bedroom luxury apartment for $695/month. I looked the other day, and that same apartment is now $1825/month. Let that sink in. Arizona sunsets! 👏🌇

[@destinyandmitch]

Minnesota summers are beautiful, can’t lie!! Dare I say I’m looking forward to experiencing a proper monsoon as long as I’m indoors 😅

[@Teetee554]

Arizona is a beautiful state, I plan on visiting again soon.

[@destinyandmitch]

It’s incredibly beautiful!! We can’t believe we live here sometimes 🥹

[@liyahlaycush1583]

i agree with the cost of living part! i live in colorado born and raised and it’s so expensive lol. so many people have to leave bc of the cost of living is insane! my husband and i are moving to arizona next year and we can’t wait! the weather, the cost of living, the environment and the culture are all reasons we are moving. my husband hates snow at this point and arizona is where we are going to get away lol

[@destinyandmitch]

That’s so exciting for y’all!! We love it here & hope you do too 😊 update me next year haha

[@HawaiiDEEPS]

Cost of living is high here too and rising because people from all over the country are coming for the same reasons as you. Houses near me have raised in value 400k over the past decade. Traditional adobe homes created by the Indigenous tribes used to be affordable and now are worth millions. We're full here

[@hunterhollingsworth9058]

the environment here is awesome, you can go hiking all over the place, and we have lakes that are great when you need a brake from being in the city. i wouldnt say the culture in phoenix is worth mentioning though, unless you like golf. phoenix is a retirement community masking as a city. we just happen to have some young people as well.

[@jefesalsero]

@@hunterhollingsworth9058 Agreed. Compared to other cities I've lived around the country, PHX lacks vibrant energy - it's kind of a dull town relative to its size (6th largest city in the U.S.). You have to put energy into creating the fun and excitement you may desire - it's not just going to present itself to you here.

[@eliseweiland3133]

Okay as far as the weather you all did come in a weird year! There’s usually less rain throughout and monsoon season is usually more intense. I think we got like one this year. Monsoons still aren’t scary unless you get stuck on the freeway in the middle of the dust storm! And usually it does get warm much sooner in the year. Wouldn’t be mad if it stayed this way but idk if I would expect it to be this way every year!

[@destinyandmitch]

That’s good to know!! It’s starting to heat up & I’m curious if the summer if this summer will be similar to last year 🙈

[@eliseweiland3133]

@@destinyandmitch last summer was pretty brutal as well! Last year the farmers almanac was pretty spot on that it would be a hot summer and a cold winter so might have to see what they say about this year 🤔

[@teriscott685]

Im born and raised im 66yrs old,yes its not bad on education its that there is No Discipline,so my parents sent me to Phoenix Christian high,best thing ever for me,if you got out of hand,they would call your parents get you out of there,they put up with no bull

[@sbrooks904]

y’all fit right in out here.

[@destinyandmitch]

it feels like home ☺️🫶🏽

[@Sam-pi4gu]

If you havent yet you gotta go to mt lemon in Tucson, desert at the bottom and then total forest with skiing in the winter months- such a diverse difference from the base to top of mountain

[@destinyandmitch]

That sounds amazing!! We’ll have to add it to our list, thank you :)

[@Reno_Slim]

​@@destinyandmitch Just be aware that the cyclists seem to think that Catalina Highway is their own personal road.

[@bridgettedenise]

Texas is awesome. Arizona looks like a great place to visit.

[@destinyandmitch]

Arizona is such a fun place to visit & live!!

[@BlackArizona]

Great video. Welcome!🌵

[@destinyandmitch]

Thank you!!

[@matthowell8985]

I have lived here for 30 years.And as soon as I can get my pension i'm leaving and never looking back.

[@LogicallySpeaking_]

Whyyyyy?

[@matthowell8985]

@LogicallySpeaking_ dusty ass weather. Bad traffic, messed up economy with the Cali take over. State telling women what to do with their genitals. I could keep going. I actually want to take my pension in 8 years and leave for central America.

[@user-cr1iz8fw6h]

I’m so glad you guys love Arizona ❤️ Pro tip.. Arizona has the most number of National Monuments(20+) and they’re just as beautiful as National Parks(AZ has 3). Also, the Phoenix Valley does not have tornadoes or any major natural disasters! I remember living in Dallas and waking up to tornado sirens at night! It’s crazy out there. Arizona drivers can be crazy too.. especially new California drivers😅 Dallas has better public transit I felt but Phoenix area is way better planned and better for walking and biking! Tempe has excellent transit.

[@jefesalsero]

For years I've said that PHX has the dumbest drivers in the country. A recent study came to the same conclusion.

[@user-cr1iz8fw6h]

I feel these studies are meaningless tbh. I saw drivers in Georgia and Florida that are way worse when I lived there. But, Arizona drivers are getting there😅 this is just my opinion from my experiences. Also, if you check the Allstate rankings from a few years ago based on claims, accident reports, driver data from insurance apps, etc. a lot of Phoenix area cities such as Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, etc. show up in the top 50 good driving cities lol. And cities like Atlanta showed up near the very bottom. This was my observation too having lived across the country. But, Arizona driving has gotten extremely bad since 2021 especially from my observation.

[@EXTfrosstyofficial]

In flagstaff in the winter it goes below -20

[@KingMJForeverAndEver]

🔥🔥🔥

[@brucegoolsby1470]

Where did you live in Texas?

[@missdebbie6791]

Weather used to be SO different back in the 60's and 70's. Not sure whats really caused the change.

[@Dallas-214]

❤❤❤❤

[@donjuan914]

What part of Texas did you guys live in and do you overall prefer living in Arizona?

[@donjuan914]

Never mind the second part. You answered it at the end of the video

[@RABPWarrior]

What county are you guys in?

[@user-zs1fr7im6l]

ARIZONA IS GREAT FOR TRUE OUTDOOR PEOPLE - IF YOU DON'T LIKE ARIZONA YOU HAVE 49 OTHER STATES TO MOVE TO AND 14 U.S. TERRITORIES - ONLY FUN TIMES AHEAD HERE ! LOLOLOL

[@Dallas-214]

Its been a year 😱

[@destinyandmitch]

I know 😅 time has really flown by!!

[@huneee4750]

Get off texas....😮 depends where you live you should have went to el paso and Austin

[@destinyandmitch]

El Paso?! 😩 be fr lol

[@jefesalsero]

Austin? People are leaving Austin in droves now. Tech layoffs, high cost of living, homelessness, politics, etc.

[@Dallas-214]

Be nice to the snow birds 😂

[@destinyandmitch]

we try 🥲 hahaha

[@missmommyamazing829]

Destiny are you pregnant? You have that glow. 😍

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

How your Lull mattress? lol

[@Reinaiswaifu]

Don't move to Arizone unless your already wealthy

[@user-lz1en2kt9z]

#1 it's hot

[@lynwill9946]

Unfortunately the state due to political affiliations do not support the education system

[@brandonkane2789]

Az is trash in my belief people are awful here.

[@levellamontgomery2234]

Thanks for sharing.

[@destinyandmitch]

Thanks for watching!