Pros and Cons of Living in Arizona

The pros and cons of living in Arizona as of the new year of 2021. If you are looking to move to Arizona or already live in Arizona you may be encouraged or discouraged by this Pros and Cons video of life in Arizona.
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Living in Arizona is quite a unique experience because of the vastness that the state offers. From the Sonoran Desert in the south to the high country in the north all the way up towards the Four Corners east and the Grand Canyon in the west. Known as the Grand Canyon state, Arizona is diverse in many ways. The state tree is the Palo Verde, the state cactus is the Saguaro, the state bird is the Cactus wren. If you are thinking about moving to Arizona feel free to subscribe and check us out on our other channels.

[@LivinginArizona]

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[@AMPProf]

Water ??? lol

[@jonathanring3614]

I don’t care about the hot weather. I consider myself to be a desert person. The heat energizes me and is motivating for me.

[@steeltiger1465]

Apparently you're not from Arizona then. It makes 90 degree humidity feel nice. It completely drains you during that 120 degree dry heat. It's like an oven. I left Arizona for wyoming a month and a half ago.

[@jonathanring3614]

@@steeltiger1465 We all have different tastes when it comes to what kind of weather we prefer. You just happen to prefer something different from me, and that’s okay.

[@steeltiger1465]

@@jonathanring3614 I like warm weather and if my music thing goes well I hope to find myself in Koloa Hawaii in the future. But having lived in the south, the georgia summer is nicer than the Arizona one.

[@brandonbouchez7195]

@@steeltiger1465 Big derp. 95 and 95% humidity is miles worse than 115. The 4 years I lived in the valley it barely ever got above 110, don't exaggerate

[@steeltiger1465]

@@brandonbouchez7195 when did you live in the valley? Also there is some places in it that can hit 130, but they place the weather stations at airports and they aren't anywhere in those. They also rarely hit that. And what are you talking about "barely gets above 110"? It gets the 115 almost every day. Maybe it didn't in the 60s and 70s, but it has all in the 2010s.

[@traceyspannconnors3254]

I moved to az found a job in 2days

[@brandonc.136]

Where did u move from?

[@Morgan24_7]

What was the pay rate?

[@valerieherron8974]

What field or industry or you working?

[@SnowFoxParty]

What kind of job and what benefits are provided?

[@Heartbrokenhater]

Did you already have a place lined up when moving ? I want to just move by myself but haven’t looked into a place to rent or buy

[@gigigo126]

Your pros and cons were excellent. I lived in there from 1981-2002. The pros and cons were just about the same then as they are now.

[@dynamitebill6919]

Arizona the new future California

[@jamesmack3314]

The locals sure hope not

[@darant3673]

God I hope not. Hopefully when Newsome gets recalled, and CA gets back on track..they will go back.

[@jesseinAZ]

Unfortunately true.

[@Mexi67885]

Is goimg to get worst than california california at least is nice az is hot and dry lol

[@albertofarias6769]

Like Cracker Barrel’s chicken.

[@michaeltorrey3603]

Lived here my whole life. Used to be a lot nicer. A lot fewer people, not as hot. Was cheaper and had a lot less stupid political drama. If only I could deal with the cold I’d be out of here.

[@VeganGroceryLife]

I absolutely hate the cold. You are right to stay there. But, I get what you mean. I deal with snow on NJ and I almost can’t take it anymore.

[@Rosegardener-12]

I agree, Arizona was so much nicer back in the day.

[@mindibear]

Yep. Been here since 88 and it has definitely gone downhill.

[@VeganGroceryLife]

@@mindibear oh no! I would like to come back one day. The last time I was there was quite awhile ago.

[@eckankar7756]

@@mindibear I moved to Sedona in 1977. Bought a condo for $25K. I could cry how they have ruined this beautiful town.

[@rickstokes2239]

Two things: I can cycle outdoors all year long and in the summer I do it in the early hours just fine. I golfed yesterday in mid December. That is all.

[@MetzMan562]

Transferring to Az thru my employer and I cant wait to spend all my weekends outdoors. I love the camping spots, rivers, and all the open land 😁😁

[@johnthomas2466]

Where r u moving from?

[@livethelife2wheels577]

We’re full try again later

[@vickieclark5931]

You hit the nail on the head when you were talking about the road construction. You can't drive 2 miles without having to deal with unnecessary road construction. Sometimes I know there's construction coming up and I'll go to another road to avoid it and that road has construction. You can't get around it no matter where you live. Along with the traffic being so bad. I mean Phoenix & Tucson aren't even that big of cities and sometimes it almost feels like it takes all day to get through them cause of the traffic. The worst part of AZ is the traffic & road construction. Other than that, it's got great weather in the winter and the mountains are beautiful. You just have to weigh the pros and cons to make a decision on where you want to live.

[@jimanders9971]

If you tourists would have stayed where you came from we wouldn’t need so much construction work. And I am curious on what basis do you deem a given construction project not needed ?

[@rickyhessler894]

Also its very pleasant in the high country.....awesome mountains and weather!

[@dianadeclue1943]

Yeah you need to mention Snowbowl! Also, distance to travel for vacation to the beach, mexico, vegas, colorado. Loved the aerial shots.

[@brandonbouchez7195]

Shhhh we don't want more people

[@andrewsmith3257]

I wanna live there, but NOT in Phoenix. 110 degrees is TOO hot. But 90 degrees everyday is tolerable. Are there any places that aren't as hot as Phoenix? Preferable city with jobs?

[@andrewsmith3257]

I wanna live there, but NOT in Phoenix. 110 degrees is TOO hot. But 90 degrees everyday is tolerable. Are there any places that aren't as hot as Phoenix? Preferable city with jobs?

[@Will-nq3fo]

I moved here from IL 3.5 years ago. I'm in Norther AZ, thank God. Here's what I noticed. Pro, open carry state, it leads to less crime and my wife feels safer in public. Pro, you can snow ski in Flagstaff. Pro, property taxes are lower. Pro, awesome wild life. Con, too many blue voters not realizing why they moved here and trying to change things. Yep that's it.

[@jaytee2642]

@Vanguarded_Heart 117 I'll be moving there to escape California and the liberal loons. Definitely not bringing California with me. I vote red and bleed red, white and blue. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍🏻

[@reddfoxx7799]

Good ol American arrogance

[@Will-nq3fo]

@@reddfoxx7799 can you explain anything in my comment that's arrogant?

[@jaytee2642]

I'm stumped also. Redd, please come back and explain. Please please please!!!!👍🏻😄 I'm nearly dying of curiosity.🥴

[@reddfoxx7799]

@@Will-nq3fo not you, but Jay Tee. 🤣

[@Wolfqang]

This was very informative. Just want to say thank you for making this video man.

[@bettymoonlight6203]

Small towns are only friendly if you “stay in your own lane”. Deviate, even a little, and they get pretty nasty quickly.

[@reachingcoldmountainbeforeyou]

EXACTLY!!! I have moved to AZ as a Mountain Born lady, drive a truck etc, people in the small towns are.....NOT nice🙄

[@brandonbouchez7195]

@@reachingcoldmountainbeforeyou Maybe it's your face 😂 kidding but my small az town is nice 😁

[@reachingcoldmountainbeforeyou]

@@brandonbouchez7195 🤣 lol PROBABLY🤣🤣🤣 I do rock the 'resting b!txt face'🤷

[@MrAeronca100]

The way it should be!

[@valerierogers9609]

Small town, small minds. I hate cities, so, I have to be in between.

[@oldschoolnomad813]

I lived in the Phoenix metro area for many years and moved out just before the housing market collapse. Fast forward now I have lived in 6 other states since I left AZ and I am looking at moving back. My happiness level has been at the bottom the tank since I left AZ.

[@steeltiger1465]

Phoenix went to shit since you left. It's another LA.

[@rickhearn4912]

If you like sunshine, sports, blueish skies & golf Az suits your needs. Sun City retirement city is Great..

[@albertofarias6769]

Including roaming transients industrial parking rundown liquor stores, and depressed employees.

[@Latnman101]

I love Arizona

[@rileywilson7242]

This video (while well made) has me appreciating where I live even more. On a lake surrounded by forest and a dusting of snow. Deer and moose can be seen from the windows. It’s peaceful with a never ending supply of fresh air. Arizona could never be my paradise after living somewhere as beautiful as North Idaho..

[@reachingcoldmountainbeforeyou]

Lol, my adult children live in North Idaho, yes, the Beauty is incredible. The COLD is NOT. My bones HURT and ache WAY to much to ever call North Idaho home again😱 keep your negative 1 degree Farenheit!!!Sunny Arizona 🌞 is where I will call Home.

[@amandawhitis8788]

Bc of the pandemic affecting our jobs, husband got a new job here in Phoenix. We moved from Alabama. I’ve run into both kinds of people, the kind that don’t like outsiders (my accent is super thick) and the great people who are really nice and carry a conversation in every checkout and gas station 😂

[@johnbob4545]

Hey Amanda, how do you like it? Currently just outside Gulf Shores and can't take the humidity anymore as I get older. Glad to hear it's like down here where most people chat it up.

[@brianaustin6184]

I’m from Mississippi! Been here for 2 years and I love it from am finding it less and less sustainable long term. I cannot tell you just how many Californians have been in coming here. Have been debating on moving back to Mississippi,going back I. January to visit and decide. I can make it work here with the major increase In Prices just haven’t decided if it is worth it. My dad lives on a 230 acre ranch been in the family 160+ years. Crazy how much you pay here with no land/ storage.

[@amandawhitis8788]

@@johnbob4545 hiya John, I like it fairly well, it feels like I’m on vacation. When I first got here, I had to result to using baby wipes for my nose instead of Kleenex. Did that for a good month. Now I have acclimated to the breathing. I don’t cough as much, sneeze as much. I’ve eaten more Whole Foods than anything. So many good places to eat and shops to buy from. I’m over by south mountain and there’s many homeless, I guess that part is unfortunate. (I witnessed them shooting stuff in their arms and hip, constantly pull at their hair, stagger and take off their shirts) and they make the on and off ramps look awful with all the trash... The people, like I’ve said is a hit or miss. I enjoy reaching out and having a conversation, I have got one of the best neighbors who has been helping me with my recent hair struggles here. In the south I had the moisture. Here, so dry. @-@. My hair really changed. I’ve found 5 products that is slowly removing my hair off life support. Lmbo! 1) Redkin All Soft Mega Shampoo 2) Redkin All Soft Mega Conditioner 3) John Frieda frizz Ease leave in conditioner/ 4) nourishing Oil 5) Biolage Hydrasource daily leave in cream Just checking out the area though, I went it a Cardenas Ranch Market (it’s like a Mexican grocery store) really neat, went in there bc some wine was on sale, and I heard remarks as I walked by, “ are you serious?”, “really”, “she lost” So I’d probably skip that place, for the rest of my life 😂

[@amandawhitis8788]

@@brianaustin6184 yes, in Bama we paid 147,000 for a 2 story home with 5 bedrooms, 3 full bath, 2 door garage. Here was like 399,000 for a single floor with less walls, 2 bath and 3 bedrooms and the guest rooms are crowded with a queen bed but it’ll have to suffice. We was in a bid war too but since we was a cash offer and they were hurry to sell. It worked out. We ran into that A LOT! The home we have now was the 4th home we looked forward to buy but they were bidding against us 15-25k over asking price. And the storage is a shit show. We have 2 cars and a 2013 Denali 4x4 that was 2” from not fitting in our garage and we couldn’t leave it in the driveway bc of our HOA restrictions. There’s a few retired California’s here I’ve spoken too who bid way over to buy a house and then brag how they are paying for their children’s master degrees and then sarcastically enthused the idea “you think Arizona is expensive you should try living in California “ told them I wouldn’t stand a chance 😂

[@billlambert7002]

You forget to talk about WATER with all the people moving here water should be a big deal...

[@joycelindberg5590]

Water is renewable! We aren’t supposed to know that of course! 🤨😴

[@johnpike9612]

As a water well driller in arizona for over 20 years i can tell you that the water conservation thing is a conspiracy in arizona. They only feed you that crap because they dont want to drill more wells to supply the population and instead want to pocket the "proffits" every year.....even though they are supposed to be a non profit government angency now 😂😂😂 APS was the most profitable company in arizona for years until they became a government agency and now they make so much every year that they replace thier entire fleet of vehicles every 2 years and increased their pay rates just to burn all the extra money and yet still raise our rates every year.....sometimes twice in a year! But im off track here, basically if you need more water in arizona just drill another well or go deeper with the one you have.

[@brianaustin6184]

@@johnpike9612 that’s nice to know I thought with the mass movement here it would be an issue,due to getting water from the Colorado river and aqueducts.I’m a trucker and the amount of migration I see is mind boggling. Debating if I want to stay. Prices vs what you get for houses suck, and fuel prices compared to New Mexico especially Texas are stupid,I go threw Texas and Cali weekly and Texas is typically $1 cheaper a gallon

[@johnpike9612]

@@brianaustin6184 in some states there is a real water issue but with arizonas mostly sand and clay substrates water here is as simple as drilling a well. Some areas of the state need a 500' well for domestic use and others only need a 50' well but ive yet to find an area that wouldnt produce enough water for domestic use. Now commercial or agricultural use is a different story, ive seen a 2k ft well that wouldnt produce more than 200 gals a min and thats just not enough for what they need and want in that instance.

[@darant3673]

Yes, water is an issue...and we’ve been in drought

[@HarleyGurl114]

Dressed like a true Canadian hoodie and shorts!!! Great video! Have friends who left here and moved at AZ 10 years ago and love it! Great video

[@mindibear]

Did you used to live in Hawaii? I followed your channel back then. Nice to see you getting around to other parts of the country.

[@ivetteb8364]

very good vlog I liked how it is clean and friendly people thanks 🎄🌲

[@travisdmoore5]

I don’t think the 8-9 months of the year being reasonable weather is really accurate. I generally find it split 6-6 at best where Oct to March is nice and then April to Sept ranges from pretty warm to downright uncomfortable. This is coming from someone who has lived here for 28 years.

[@LivinginArizona]

I personally like all weather under 100. Once it goes over 100 for many days in a row then it’s no longer enjoyable

[@travisdmoore5]

@@LivinginArizona and to each their own. I find anything above like 85 to be too warm and I actually enjoy when it gets below 30 or so.

[@user-nv2mr6nn7c]

@@travisdmoore5 anything above 85° is too warm? My guy, you picked the wrong state lol you might want to try further north.

[@travisdmoore5]

@@user-nv2mr6nn7c Never picked the state. I was born and raised here.

[@brandonbouchez7195]

@@travisdmoore5 You prefer below 30 and you were born and raised here? Hahahah wait til you actually experience the cold, you'll realize you never knew what you had in az

[@gussmaa4430]

Thank you I was thinking of moving there but the the cons hot weather. Will rethink

[@520lamb]

I live here in Casa Grande been here since '04 I laughed thinking where were you back in the day when I came here😅😅😅 cons: heat, floods, freezing temperatures in the low 20s sometimes but, I love it wouldn't change a thing. Merry Christmas

[@JBrown-go8ru]

Casa Grande? My condolences to you. Place is a piece of crap, in my opinion. Went looking to buy property because of the very cheap prices. No thanks. I quickly figured out why it’s so cheap once I got off the freeway.

[@NeverStop909]

@@JBrown-go8ru thanks because I’m looking down that way in Coolidge and Florence. Looking more like San Tan Valley tho

[@styverdyver]

Thank you for your incite on AZ. I have one family member living in AZ, and many friends. In a few years......we'll see if my wife and I can make the move (from PA). I sure hope so!

[@campingwiththeadamss8552]

Pa, your welcome,, California is not welcome!

[@kennygeee6750]

I'm from pa, thinking of moving in a year or so. Please tell us how it goes.

[@cackleberrycottage2340]

I am from PA originally as well. We are stuck in CA for about 5 more years and then hoping to move to AZ. One of our daughters is already there and another one just bought property in Prescott. Prices are going up fast though so I am just hoping we can afford to move there when the time comes.

[@mcmahenc1]

Drivers have gotten so aggressive that I get anxiety getting on the freeway. People will try to hit you it seems rather than be polite and or try to avoid a collision.

[@conquerneptune1171]

I guarantee you those people were Californians.

[@fleurdursanter9452]

I have noticed that too, Carla.

[@BrianBellia]

Thank you! Answered all my questions. 👍

[@ArizonaInsider]

Great video, Greg!! Love the new intro.

[@arizonalifestyle79]

You guys make me want to step my edit game up lol

[@russellmoore963]

I dont even recognize Phoenix anymore . I grew up in maryvale on 51st and indianschool , between there and camelback . In the 70s 80s and 90s . Love Az !

[@eckankar7756]

Driving by Indian School and 51 Ave now could get you killed. Crazy end of town. I'm amazed how popular the valley is that they let so much go to slums and gangs.

[@lostinthesixtiescapote5141]

Very informative, thank you. Only issue I have is that most “What to know about Arizona” videos point out Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott and Flagstaff. I understand the time restraints but I’m considering a move to Lake Havasu City. I enjoyed visiting LHC but a permanent move? Suggestions? Advice? I’m so sick of the Northeast! Thank you !

[@jesurunblends]

i moved to Phoenix over an year ago thanks to your informative videos it was very helpful in making the move ty for your videos! can u do a video on Litchfield Park especially west of the 303 going towards Buckeye people have been asking about this location

[@infoguy1978]

JESHURUN SOUNDS- how do you like it so far and what state did you move from?

[@tobadoba18]

To clarify- you want him to make a video from Litchfield Park down southwest to the Buckeye area?

[@johnrebel8925]

Arizona is full. Goodyear and Litchfield park are full, stay off the 303. Go to CA or NYC, we don’t want anyone else in our state

[@reachingcoldmountainbeforeyou]

@@johnrebel8925 🤣 there are 7 BILLION people on the planet, and growing. Wish DENIED. People WILL move here and Love it, just like I did/do💋

[@brandonbouchez7195]

@@johnrebel8925 dudes are so desperate to come here they are moving to Florence and eloy and commuting to glendale to work 😂 make it stop!!!

[@calistaj2284]

I loved this video and had fun discovering Arizona with you.

[@darrelldixon9044]

Don't move there expecting to find affordable housing around phoenix. I'm Disabled, a Veteran, and have been homeless for two years. I'm not a drug addict, just lost my housing two years ago when the apartment complex I was living at in Mesa Arizona was sold to a buyer in Toronto, who promptly notified the tenants living with Section 8 or VASH assistance they had the option to move out or pay full market value rent without assistance. I found while looking for a place to move to, that most low income housing in my area was eliminated in this same fashion by greedy investors and was unavailable to find another place to live. I bought an old van on payments and was forced to start living in it. I did so for a year and was offered a tiny fiberglass trailer on payments. I found that the person I bought it from had mislead me on a clear title, and have had difficulty getting it registered and legal to tow. I have been stranded at a Recreation Area, above Kingman Arizona for seven months now trying to get repairs done to my van. It is no longer safe to drive, and definitely not suitable to tow my trailer. It has been a living hell, upto 128 degrees at times this summer, now dealing with freezing cold at night and heavy winds. Every time I try to get some repairs made, something comes up. I bought a used generator which failed in a couple weeks, had to buy another one, then my emotional support dog Archie was badly bitten and required veterinary care, my air conditioning compressor failed in my Van, I cut my knuckle to the bone and ligaments on some glass discarding some trash which resulted in an Emergency Room Visit. I have been trying to get help, and have not had much success. I was accepted for PATH Rapid Rehousing through the Catholic Charities, but have searched all over Mohave County but found I cannot afford an apartment on my disability income. I have been looking for a room for rent, but no luck. So now I'm in a panic as I was notified by the Catholic Charities Caseworker handling my information, had their computer stolen and now my personal information has been compromised. I am on a waiting list for Section 8, basically started over. I did not choose to be in this homeless situation, and have been doing my best to deal with everything I have experienced the past 2 years. I had to literally give everything I owned away when I lost my apartment EVERYTHING!, I did try and keep my many tools, but those to were lost to a "friend" who was going but keep them until I get settled, but would never respond to my calls or texts. I am absolutely sick of my life. I don't live anymore, I merely exist, and it's not much of an existence at that. I have not showered in nearly 8 months, and haven't bathed in over two years since losing my apartment. My teeth are broken, many missing, and I broke another one recently, not looking forward to the toothache that's coming. I am nearly blind in one eye and can only see clearly with glasses, but I lost one of the lenses. I have reached out to every VA organization or service center I know of for help, but am ineligible. I worked for the Air Force starting my senior year of high school, as a civilian employee and for the next decade. I also simultaneously served 6 years in the Air National Guard, and was honorably discharged, but still don't meet the requirements as I was on active duty for well over a year with Avionics Technical School, and was activated during Desert Storm, but could not deploy with my unit, as I was a 3 level technician straight out of school. I have no family for support, no friends, only a few people I have met while being homeless. I have had a fellow vet brings some water bottles and food items several months back, and just today was given a propane tank, heavy sleeping bag, and nice winter coat by Catholic charities, these were definitely a blessing and will definitely help, but I don't see how I can ever get out of my situation as my limited income doesn't suffice to handle the many needs I currently have trying to get out of my homeless situation along with handling my major dental problems, lack now of a safe vehicle, and trailer registration. Any day the area I am staying may be closed, the BLM Rangers have told me they plan to close access to this Recreation Area soon. I will be in an Emergency Situation when they do, and have no idea yet what I will do .

[@halbarton4302]

Hi Darrell. Here in Kingman, they just opened 24 brand new duplexes, with more under construction for homeless vets. There web site is: kingmanveteranvillas.com. If you are interested in relocating to Kingman, you can contact Karen Charles, Healthcare for Homeless Veterans supervisor, at 928-718-7305. You can also contact her staff members Keith Harris or Helen Ekholt at 928-718-7382 and 928-550-1875. All this information is currently published in the Kingman Daily Miner news paper.

[@bencuraza6503]

@@halbarton4302 THANK YOU for providing Him with Information We ALL Hope will be the Beginning of a BIG POSITIVE TURNAROUND in 2021. VERY SAD to read that doors keep Closing for One of Our Vets who Risked His Life so that We can Continue Living Our Freedoms. OMG 120+degree weather among ALL the Other Issues. Native Californian and the last 10-years I helped a Homeless Legally Blind Vet off the streets into the West Los Angeles VA. I will vouch from applying with SSI Disability Income then the VA was VERY Challenging. I can go into Detail instead it would be a LONG STORY. ☘️👍🍀💪🇺🇸

[@desertdiamond26]

Dude, we don't want everyone to move here from the east coast. We want to keep Arizona the way it is!

[@entertainmeimboredplease4250]

That selfish to say.

[@josephthibeault9919]

Too late, I lived in Arizona, 1965-70, USAF. Apache Junction had 2,400 people, today 40k+ I do seriously miss the Superstitions Mountains.

[@JBrown-go8ru]

Laina Lee, you might as well embrace the change, or you will be very miserable. Yes, people may bring things you don’t like, but at the same time, there are good people moving in as well.

[@bohemian.k7229]

Hey, from Upstate NY here. Lots of hiking here but cold af in the winter which makes the people cold too plus little opportunity for growth. Looking to move to a new climate/different terrain and find a decent living. Stumbled upon the idea of relocating to Arizona. Weighed out all the options, now I’m just planning to visit Phoenix and travel around the state and see if I like it. If so hopefully I’ll move by the end of this year! :)

[@shea4743]

I grew up in Az and moved away for the last 6 years. Couldn't wait to get back. Now that I'm back, I see it has changed a lot. And not in a good way. A lot of people moving in bringing their politics and housing prices along with them. I still love my home state, but sad to say I may not stay long term.

[@entertainmeimboredplease4250]

What you mean by politics 🤔

[@campingwiththeadamss8552]

@@entertainmeimboredplease4250 lol!!!

[@paland99]

I left Phoenix back in 1985 because it was getting too crowded and it had only 1/4 the people back then. Well, that and the heat. I just got tired of the high air conditioning and extreme heat. But I still like the state and do visit once a year or so.

[@you5692]

where did you move to?

[@paland99]

@@you5692 First I moved to Reno NV, then to Honolulu HI, and finally to Sacramento CA.

[@paland99]

@@you5692 Sacramento's weather is close to Sierra Vista's, which is where I went to High School. I moved to Tucson after that for only a few months before moving on to Phoenix. Most of my family is still in the Valley, mostly Mesa, Gilbert area.

[@farzadkarimi7437]

I'm relocating to Phoenix on September, it was a great video, thank you.

[@joywyse6996]

I love the monsoon season. I used frost cloth and Christmas tree lights on my gardens to keep them warm I learned how to get around Phoenix and vicinity without using the freeway system. You forgot the light rail that goes down to Mesa. I am moving back after living in Colorado. Don't like the winters here. There are ways to get cooler weather in AZ where there are no ways to get warmer weather in Colorado in the winter months. Take your pick. I pick the southeast valley after living there for 30 years. 😎🌵🌻🌞

[@vickikirks9959]

Thanks. I enjoy your videos and find them very helpful. Have a great day.😁✌

[@jaymeese7714]

Way better in the 1990's, too many people now and its hotter longer. I was stationed at Luke in 1986-1989, now that was an adventure. i loved Arizona for many years, but the summers got old to me. I love the winter in Arizona and the flagstaff prescott areas. Phoenix...not anymore for me. but, then i lived there basically 1986-2013. im in the Pacific Northwest...dont move here! lol but, then i plan to spend more time outside the country. ill visit family in Phoenix but im not moving back!

[@JPDLIFESTYLE]

THANKS for the tips!😊

[@HGAviator]

I wore t-shirts and shorts year round when I lived in South East Mesa.

[@user-hc8li3qn3d]

Where are the tough places in Arizona since you mentioned in this video thanks.

[@agucciverse]

coming from Miami all these cons seem very mild... thanks for the great videos, been watching a lot of them making my decision to move

[@justmonathefurcrew9009]

Actually driving from Tucson to Phoenix I thought everyone from Chicago had moved out there the traffic was horrendous and the people were rude! As for the rest of the state it wasn't too bad.😉

[@eckankar7756]

I've been in Az for over 40 years, it totally has changed and for the worse.

[@brandonbouchez7195]

I'm from Chicago 😁 been in az for 6 years now and I can confirm we are invading just like california

[@justmonathefurcrew9009]

@@brandonbouchez7195 LOL

[@mmaudits3562]

I'm nitpicking but the Gila monster is venomous, not poisonous lol. Great video and thats coming from a native

[@520lamb]

Right, and look out for jumping cholla if they get into your flesh very hard to get them out wear long pants and t shirt if going on hikes. PSA 😂😂

[@RicardoRoams]

@@520lamb I always carried a large comb in my pocket when hiking in the desert. That way I could comb the balls of cholla off my pants, etc.

[@deeblack9393]

I lived in the Phoenix metro area for a year and a half a few years ago ; moved from the Midwest and I can handle the triple digit temps in the summer there better than 75 in the Midwest because of the humidity levels there being so low!

[@jayteesgear]

Hands down BEST content and edits so far! Well done!

[@Seanz93]

This channel kicks ass

[@armandodelgado3342]

No longer looking to move to east California.

[@jimanders9971]

Great, wish there was more like you.

[@mattman353]

Don't move to Arizona either we are full

[@johnsamkin7184]

Some places just suck as a general rule, this is one of them big time!!

[@berniecolling3697]

I love Arizona!

[@VeganGroceryLife]

I love this style of the video how you were in a different place each clip 👍

[@maryherrera8603]

Cool. Good vibe.

[@marklo4416]

i have been living in Phoenix, AZ for 30 years and i HATE summer time. HOT summer time start from May-October. Last year, we have over 155 days of 110 degrees or hotter. A/C is #1 problem . My A/C die two years ago and cost me $10k to get a new A/C unit. You can get cheaper A/C but you know the old saying you get what you pay for?

[@IgaCartier]

You seriously have a great voice!

[@miguelortiz9827]

Beautiful profile picture

[@humangreatly9693]

Planning my next move yes Arizona, and you Sir pretty cool thanks .

[@VishrutJha7]

I'm a new international student at ASU and Arizona is beautiful and welcoming so far, and I LOVED this video... What kinda makes me sad is the point on overpopulation though... Overpopulation IS indeed a problem, but maybe people need to spread out more instead of overcrowding at one single place, you know, instead of discouraging them from coming to the state (which I'm sure this video didn't, of course)... Just my 2 cents... It was great watching. Subbed to the channel and turned on Post notifications! 👍🏻 #Let'sGoCardinals!♥

[@arizonalifestyle79]

Good one. I like the edit

[@tonypazos5030]

Lived in AZ 25 yrs. not cheap. 2K square foot home your monthly electric bill for AC will be $ 350./mo, your water bill will continue to increase each year. Schools K 12 are way below the national average. Job market in AZ is limited to military real estate and that's it. No ethic diversity. Very little if any cultural events to attend ie music, jazz, symphony. Phoenix is one big sports bar, and golf courses. Suicide rates in geriatric communities off the charts. No seasons, we had stretches of 3 years with no rain. All the pine trees and forests are gone. If you can work and function within a 4 month non heat window then go for it , otherwise be prepared to live a life indoors with ac for 8 months and it will drive you nuts. Think twice about moving there. Lots to see in the state but that's gets old fast and must make reservations for travel destinations months in advance. Lots of poverty along the canal if you are riding a bike take some water and food for the homeless that live on canal system.

[@JBrown-go8ru]

Job market is also great for those in the medical field. Wife works for Banner Health. Awesome salary to go along with her position.

[@eckankar7756]

You keep saying "living in Arizona" but you mean the Phoenix valley. Here in Sedona and up in Flagstaff the weather is different. Don't speak of Arizona as if the whole state has just one elevation and temperature.

[@bereadyhandball7206]

He did mention snobby people... :)

[@quietsignal]

Only millionaires live in Sedona.

[@eckankar7756]

@@quietsignal I bought my condo in 1977 for $29K. Only millionaires or smart people live in Sedona

[@JBrown-go8ru]

@@eckankar7756 I’ve personally ran into some dumb ass people that live in Sedona.

[@Rollwithit699]

Sedona rocks. I'd move up there in a heartbeat if I had the opportunity. It's much greener and cozier than Phoenix.

[@snake9911]

I am retiring in 2 more years. I want to move to Tucson and start over. Get out of the cold winters, where I live. What about apartments? I don't want to live in a house because of upkeep. Tucson sounds great to me. Thanks 👍.

[@robson2939]

It's so funny cause the shot of traffic at 6:30 is actually from Poland lol. I've recognized it by license plates cause Im from that country but I live in the US

[@junbug1love]

That lived out here for 20 years and I would say I agree with you and you did a good job on the video without excluding certain areas that we know are rough parts of town I'll say it for you parts to Phoenix and Mesa specifically but other than that even Mesa and Phoenix still has its nice parts of town... But all around it's a good place to be :-)

[@johnelliott4521]

Costs have gone up everywhere. Safe yes everybody and his sister is packing. Winters are great. Phoenix area elictricity high.

[@theworldtomorrow3960]

What about the energy bills? I guess during Summer if not year round the aircon must be on 24/7, so how much more or less are we looking to pay for energy bills in a month?

[@MaryBartnikowski]

Hi, you were living in Hawaii before right? I was too. But no longer live there. Why did you move to Arizona?

[@Lisi7412]

Thank you for the video! How is it with the scorpions 🦂 is that a problem moving there with cats

[@junbug1love]

I'm United USA 2020 and Beyond Broadcasting from Tempe Phoenix Scottsdale AZ😎🌴🌞

[@cashstore1]

We have very different kinds of pollen here. I had a cousin of mine visit in April and she complained of allergies the whole time she was here.

[@albertofarias6769]

Very true

[@halbarton4302]

Can we get an update on the homeless vet post? His post on the 17th and the information I posted for him have been removed for some reason. People were responding very positive. I truly hope that KZbin is not the culprit. Thanks.

[@chadpowers1236]

I am planning on going to college in Arizona, so I will do that for 8 years and see how it goes and that will determine if I stay and move in or get the heck out of there

[@shea5542]

Good video. Thank you.

[@SnowFoxParty]

The price of apartments sky rocketed in Chandler and Gilbert. I couldn't believe it !

[@tucsonwisewoman9523]

N/W Tucson has the best air quality of any big city!

[@robertgaritano7718]

Tucson is not a big city

[@davidkastin4240]

I live there too and the air quality sucks because of fireplaces and pit fires 😡

[@Judsonp14]

Moving back to AZ after living in Thailand for 11 years! Can't wait!

[@albertofarias6769]

Arizona is a zombie apocalypse!

[@TatchaiBunmas]

How’d u find it? Thinking about doing the same.

[@ateezyrozaytv1]

Great Video Sir!

[@Mrnumber1ontop]

Great video. Wondering why no ever really talks about the homeless population here? It seems to be growing, I think? And it could be a cultural shock for some moving from the Midwest or central east. Would some consider as a con?

[@tobadoba18]

Sadly, it Is growing all over the country due to COVID and job loss and evictions Super sad. I am a Native Arizonan and the homeless are more "hidden" meaning you don't really see them alot in certain areas. But then again you head to some high crime, high drug, ghetto areas and you do see a lot homeless people.

[@vickieclark5931]

That's everywhere. I think the homeless population here is nothing compared to a lot of the other states. When people think of AZ, they usually don't think of homeless people like they do it CA or NV. Sure there are some, but it just depends on where you live at if you see many or not.

[@edaqval]

More common to see homeless people in South Tucson.

[@CesarLopez-lp3nr]

Another pro is that we have guns legally

[@MrAeronca100]

Not for long, AZ is a Blue state now

[@jimanders9971]

For those who are so fearful they cant leave their house unarmed.

[@jimanders9971]

@@MrAeronca100 how many of your precious guns has the blue taken from you so far ed?

[@CaliSteve169]

@@jimanders9971 California is working on it.

[@jimanders9971]

@@CaliSteve169 how many? Be specific.

[@johnpike9612]

We don't have haboobs, the middle east does. We have dust storms!

[@jpadicecoffee9812]

You need functioning air condition for your home and car during the summer months(June to Sept). Only some areas near the canals in Phoenix where you can see trees and grass. But versus CA without the traffic, you can drive an hour north or east of Phoenix and be in a different cooler landscape.

[@mayuvideos4811]

yoyo will be there in phoenix in september my first time with my husband

[@andrewsmith3257]

Hey quick question, does it get over 100 degrees in Flagstaff?

[@chichalovesmakeup]

Hello I am a behavior therapist in ABA and my boyfriend is lead aerospace assembly mechanic level 3-4 in Seattle, WA. We want to move to Arizona. The thing holding us is figuring out how to take the steps. We have applied to some jobs online but haven’t received calls maybe because it says we still live in Seattle. What do you recommend move first and then apply for jobs? Or continue to apply from here (seattle) then move? Thank you in advance :)

[@kathydaves9210]

always good and an honest assessment of AZ

[@albertofarias6769]

I’ve been to Arizona and I don’t think this video is being truthful Arizona is a vast wasteland with affordable housing perhaps. Vast wasteland with roaming transients and the occasional family.

[@monicasudbrack2575]

We vacation in Mesa at once a year. We live in Chicago and don’t think there’s any cons to living in AZ. 68 months and we’re retiring there, but who’s counting! Lol

[@VeganGroceryLife]

Very nice! And Chicago! I never went but all I know is it gets cold and windy there.

[@JBrown-go8ru]

You’ll find the cons once you live here full time.

[@VeganGroceryLife]

@@JBrown-go8ru true! That’s with every place people live. But, some cons people can live with. I guess it’s all about perspective.

[@cindy1274]

We live in Az we love it. But yes I do like the colder weather. Jobs easy to get. We've been here over 30 yes.

[@jamesmack3314]

Uh lately the heat starts being intense in April and stays that way well into October....at least around Phoenix

[@edcronin5409]

I am retired we love Suncity

[@shamlove0]

Tucson where I want to be! Affordable! How do u feel Jeff see folks leaving Arizona?

[@vickieclark5931]

I doubt anyone is leaving AZ. It gets busier and busier every year here. I think most people that come here never leave. It's a perfect place for retired people.

[@infoguy1978]

Living in Arizona Now- is arizona nicer than new hampshire in your opinion?

[@vickieclark5931]

That's kind of comparing apples to oranges. It depends if you like the heat 9 months a year or the cold 9 months a year. That's pretty much all you need to make a good decision.

[@infoguy1978]

@@vickieclark5931 denver is cold 9 months a year? i heard the weather wasnt that cold there?

[@dezmondevergarden9675]

I wanna go out of state for college and i am thinking about going to Arizona

[@jchristenson]

My biggest disappointment when I moved to AZ was how dirty the roads were. Not cool seeing plastic bags hanging off of saguaro cactus and the like. 17 going down from Flagstaff was a ribbon of roadside trash. I cleaned up 25 bags of trash off of the 14 acres my home overlooks. This is inexcusable. The Box Canyon was a mess too. Pack In Pack Out PLEASE!

[@LadyLeoASMR]

Loved this video! I’m def here to stay... my Mom is currently buying... I been here a year and my mom loves it too! Str8 from NYC! I think the people here for the most part are down to earth... only experience one snob in Scottsdale, he was just very demeaning and disrespected to the workers. I feel like I’m high all the time here.

[@albertofarias6769]

You don’t make sense, Arizona is perfect for you enjoy your people.

[@dinoraguzman6402]

Way to many hoa homes and cost of living is getting highly, but with all that I love it 🥰 here!!

[@eckankar7756]

I have an HOA on my Sedona condo I bought in 1977. It's a blessing to keep the property and it's value up. I have a home in the Phoenix Valley with no HOA and the trashy neighbors who rent ruin the property values for the rest of us that own. As a home owner I see much value in the HOA.

[@pamelag.00]

Wish I could have moved my Arizona house with me. Great house. Neighbors were nice too. But too hot & I couldn’t handle having to witness the cruel farming techniques- animals unable to shelter in 120 degree heat. Also became very sick from the air (the main reason we left- I was always sick& it wasn’t Valley Fever - another big worry.) walking the dog was tough. And everything BITES you in AZ. The only dangerous scorpion in North America - and LOTS of them. Even plants bite you. 😂 Summer depression from the heat - not winter cold. Long drives to get anywhere- it’s exhausting. I wouldn’t say weather is good 8-9 months - that’s in the past. More like December-April. I think there are more cons than pros. I was glad to leave.

[@kardoyle]

This is hard to even read . You may have just killed my fantasy solution. I will stay in LA . Cruelty to animals is unacceptable.

[@pamelag.00]

@@kardoyle up north you see free range cattle. But the WORST thing was driving back to Phoenix from Sedona at night during the rain. There’s a huge slaughterhouse that you can see in the distance. I won’t even tell you about that trip - it was so upsetting.

[@kardoyle]

@@pamelag.00 this is disturbing. Grateful more vegetarians are on the rise !!

[@mindibear]

I feel the same. Been in Phoenix since 04 and definitely tired of this God awful heat. I love my house though and wish I could take it with me. I think that’s the only thing keeping me here. Agree with everything you said. Hoping I have the courage to leave soon.

[@moerevlu1]

Ive traveled around the area, everywhere i look, I am blown away by obesity

[@campingwiththeadamss8552]

Yup, we indulge so stay in California !

[@JBrown-go8ru]

That’s everywhere in the U.S. Stop trying to act like Arizona is any different

[@johnthomas2466]

My main issue with a possible move is the cost of apt rents. I realize big cities. More $ housing. Buy or rent. I'm in the midwest. Always more affordable. I can job transfer to our office in Tempe. Don't want west valley or north phnx. I doubt rents will ever go down. Too much demand.