Pros and Cons of Living in Phoenix Arizona

Pros and Cons of Living in Phoenix Arizona.
Pheonix, Arizona, has so much to offer, but there are some serious things you need to consider if you're thinking about calling Phenix home. There's the good, the bad, and the ugly coming at you right after this.
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[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

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[@idol874]

You are very positive and energetic. It's interesting to listen to you . Even the mood improves. Thank you.

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

Awwwwwe thank you for sharing that. I’m glad you find my videos enjoyable. 😊

[@newe824]

I have never spoken to anyone that regrets moving to AZ. Great place to live. Californians stay out.

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

Not many, that's for sure!

[@willharm6143]

Californians who are conservatives in exile are welcome, centrists to far left marxists- come at your own peril, make sure your back plates are in.

[@patrickhastings6421]

I used to spend my winters in Florida. After I moved to Arizona, I noticed my aches and pains, as well as, my allergies diminished!

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

Yayyyyy!!! I’m so happy to hear it was a good move for you. 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@AbsyntheAndTears]

You are lucky...the filthy air nearly killed my elderly mom (after living there 30 years), and my young asthmatic son didnt do much better. The dry air is great, but the quality of the air is terrible most of the time.

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

@@AbsyntheAndTears In some ways, the cards are stacked against us: Phoenix is in a sunny, hot desert, and our population has been growing. In the Valley where we have lots of vehicles on our roadways, and so the transportation sector is one of the leading contributors to air pollution. This is also why our gas is more expensive as it is a higher quality so as to reduce the pollution as much as possible.

[@officialjackdraper]

Would love to move here from the uk

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

Come on out! We'd love to have you.

[@MattZamora]

Thank you for this video!

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

You are so welcome. Ya, this one was a popular one. LOL

[@timward3116]

For those who don't like longer drives and don't want to spend as much money on gas, there's always the poor man's version of seeing the Grand Canyon - a trip to Sedona. Sure, you're not looking down into a big pit, but you're looking up walls of red rocks sprinkled with greenery - and it's a bit cooler than Phoenix. Regarding the length of the summer, I suppose everyone sets the parameters of "too hot" differently. When I was a young whippersnapper in stone-washed jeans, spiked hair, and a mullet, I tolerated the heat better than I do now. My "too hot" line used to start at 110. Now that I'm old, its at about 96. Eventually, my age and "too hot" line will be the same. It is a dry heat, though, and it REALLY is good when it comes to arthritis. Regarding the accidents, I have theories but I'm not sure whether the statistics support them: So much of the Valley is a grid of streets running straight north/south/east/west, a lot of drivers are driving straight into the sun going to and from work, and we don't have a lot of clouds here to filter the sun. That might also be part of the red-light running problem. Also, when I worked in north Scottsdale, a lot of people in expensive vehicles seemed oblivious to laws and very intent on not letting anyone ever get in front of them. Just a cultural thing, I suppose. So if you have bad reaction times, you might try to limit yourself to golf carts in Sun City. Also, always look both ways when crossing the street.

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

I’m in Sedona once a month in the summer, it’s only 2 hours from Phoenix. And it’s gorgeous!!!!🏜️

[@LifeBeyondLA]

I was born here...praying to move back next year . My asthma cannot take the Seattle fluctuating temperatures.

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

I used to have asthma in California. It is soooooooooo nice to breathe here in AZ with no more asthma.

[@Bus_em]

Speaking about the roads, & traffic infrastructure. We moved to Colorado Springs a little over a year ago, & our vehicle suspension already needs replaced. The lights here are not "timed" or designed for a smooth commute, it's stop & go traffic all over this place. They (the younger folk) are not very friendly to us "older folk" (we're in our 60's). As far as jobs, unless you are 20's - 30's good luck. We are going to do what we can to "lick our wounds" & head back to AZ, it was a hard lesson learned.

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

Oh my goodness, I am so sorry to hear of this. That's terribly sad. Let us know how we can help, we are here when you're ready!

[@Bus_em]

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[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

@@Bus_em ps - your KZbin name is hilarious!

[@Bus_em]

@@LivinginPhoenixArizona total of 30 yrs. CDL

[@hankmoody5514]

After 6 years, I can't do another summer here. It's nice in the winter, but the summer's are way too brutal. I will gladly be a snowbird from now on.

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

Glad you will be staying part-time. The winters can't be beat!

[@SaturdaySportsman]

Same here. The heat is unconscionable. If it wasn't for having a pretty good job here, I wouldn't live in AZ.

[@Jay-s8x7f]

@@SaturdaySportsmanhi. Where would you live ?

[@SaturdaySportsman]

@@Jay-s8x7f Phoenix area.

[@killerfeliz_11]

great explanation

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

well thank you!

[@skydancerforever]

I just retired from working. WE live in southern Michigan right now since 2001. Winters are hell these days. I used to live in the northern side of San Deigo ( Carlsbad area) in the 80's and 90's up thru 2000. Been really thinking about relocating to the Phoenix area??? Isn't there 55 and up private communites to live at? Inexpensive mobile homes or housing to purchase?

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

Oh yes, there are a LOT of retirement communities in and around the Phoenix metro area. All the way from the inexpensive mobile home parks to high-end golf country clubs.

[@Jay-s8x7f]

If I was in your shoes. I would rent in Phoenix for one year. Then buy mobile home. Or wait for the houses to drop in 2025 ( I heard they dropping )

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

@@Jay-s8x7f ooo... I think you heard wrong. Be careful who you listen to/watch on KZbin. If you watch older videos, they will tell you 2023 was going to crash. Then they said 2024, and we are still going up. Now you are saying 2025. The only thing that sucks right now are interest rates. Prices are holding strong.

[@rw298]

I so want to be in that sunny place!

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

It is very sunny today ... it's gorgeous!

[@rw298]

@@LivinginPhoenixArizona We will be contacting you! I have your info. 🌞🌻

[@colleenconger5265]

Sorry, but you just can’t be here around La Jolla, California/Southern California. Never gets too hot or too cold like Phoenix gets super Duper hot in the sun no way could I stand that for one day , no mosquitoes,low humidity, mountains and ocean, bottom line I travel all over and there’s no weather in the world like here! I’m from the east, but the weather keeps me in the west😊

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

Many people disagree with you....but yes, La Jolla is beautiful!

[@dawnhilton1512]

Great information! I've only been to AZ a couple of times and in those visits my severe osteoarthritis practically disappeared hence why I would like to move there. I was also wondering about asthma and allergies as my family suffers from that as well. So thank you for all the great info

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

It was a life changer for me. I now have the most amazing dog. I was severely allergic while I lived in California.

[@jaysmith5154]

Great info I’m thinking about moving there over the summer

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

Perfect timing for a move to Phoenix...I am kidding of course. It'll be super toasty warm. Are you thinking of buying or renting?

[@danutatrzop]

Great video, in the heat of summer we can cool off in the ocean in Mexico, only 200 miles from Phoenix

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

You got that right! 🏝️ you can also travel to a ton of lakes up north for more water relief!

[@Turco949]

Arizona might, arguably, has the best weather between the middle of October till the middle of May (or so) but the following 4 months are so are absolutely brutal. I resided about 2 years in Phoenix 15 years ago and it wasn't this hot. Just relocated from CA to Phoenix again only due to family situation. If it was up to me, I would be somewhere in the PNW but I am not too fond of its economy and politics at the moment so not in a big rush to go there either. I may have to get a cheap motorhome and get out of Dodge during Summers. As much as I am not a fan of Phoenix in general and don't find it that exciting or interesting, I do admit, roads here are nicer and cleaner than the ones in CA. Also, people are generally much nicer than the ones in CA, you notice that a lot right after moving and start going out to the stores. Speed cameras are super annoying as well. Not sure if it is still the same where the PD contracted them out to a private organization that installed, monitored maintained them or not but if you are getting a ticket in the mail that you didn't sign, you just threw it away and avoid getting served within 90 days after the tickets pay due date and it would get dismissed.

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

Sounds like you need to do a lot more exploring in and around the Phoenix area. The best way to beat the heat is to head up north, you’ll find the same treasures you miss from PNW.

[@juanramos.jr.7948]

Texas born , and will live and die in Texas! I love to visit Phoenix but could never live there! lt is gorgeous , but so is El paso! There are alot of places in Texas that are beautiful with waterfalls and deep caverns and gorges . I just love it here

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

Excellent!

[@thatflymechanic]

The Phoenix Airport is a maintenance base for southwest, American and sky west. Skywest is a combination of delta, American, Alaskan, and united airlines

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

Thanks for the info!!!!

[@SaturdaySportsman]

Correction: There is nothing in Arizona that can compare to the Oregon Coast.

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

ok

[@willharm6143]

exactly, so stay there.

[@derekhudson3462]

Really great video! Lots of good information. I would add that one other small con is those dang cameras they installed in Scottsdale and other surrounding areas that give unsuspecting drivers speeding tickets. It is a total money grab by these cities.

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

That’s predominantly a Scottsdale thing although I know of one place in Mesa but that’s because it’s a busy road with a school on it. Ya…both Shea west of 101 and Pima north of 101 are speed traps for sure!

[@Jay-s8x7f]

Where do the Italians go for shopping, eat, and conversation ?

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

Phoenix isn't like other big metro cities, we don't have areas like that. There are a few little stores in different parts of Phoenix that people may go to but again, there really isn't an area like Little Italy in Chicago or New York.

[@Jay-s8x7f]

@@LivinginPhoenixArizona thank you for the response.

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

@@Jay-s8x7f where do you live?

[@Jay-s8x7f]

@@LivinginPhoenixArizona New York !

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

❤NYC

[@rizzlefoshizzle206]

Ohhhh like a real estate agent is going to tell you the truth about moving to Arizona….

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

What was I not honest about?

[@Jay-s8x7f]

Hi. I have two questions . 1) Which area have Asians. You talk about Tempe and Chandler. Do Asians live their ? 2) Where the Asian eats and shop for groceries ? Thank you.

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

You asked this about Italians too... do you by chance live in a large metropolitan city? Just curious. As for Asian grocery stores, you will find most of them located in Chandler but we will surely start to see more in the Northwest part of the valley now that we have a huge Twainian-based company opening there next year. Right now though, Tempe, Chandler and Mesa offer the most choices.

[@Jay-s8x7f]

@@LivinginPhoenixArizona I’m from New York, Lower East Manhattan. In about two years I’m leaving for a state that has sunshine. Im looking at El Paso, Texas; Albuquerque, NM; Phoenix, AZ. Thanks.

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

@@Jay-s8x7f Aha, that makes sense now. NYC is my most favorite place to vacation. Nothing like NYC anywhere in the WORLD. With that said, if you've never lived anywhere else, be ready for a culture shock. El Paso - Nothing to do. super windy, dusty, really close to the Mexico border. SUPER cheap housing, for obvious reasons. Albuquerque - Flat, more desert than Phoenix, boring. If you haven't watch Breaking Bad, they filmed it there and it really does look that way. Phoenix - More expensive than these other cities, lots of new tech jobs, super new city for being the 5th largest. Lots of tourism. Lots of money here too (the new Beverly Hills). Great schools. Hotter than the other cities too. Urban sprawl. Must drive your own car here. Not sure why you've selected these 3 cities as your destinations but definitely do a TON of research before making the move.

[@Jay-s8x7f]

@@LivinginPhoenixArizona I chose the three cities because of dry climate. However, I would have to buy a vehicle in a few years. Thank you so much for details of the three cities. Also, I heard Arizona property taxes are low. Thanks again.

[@grandma-br9qg]

@@LivinginPhoenixArizona Can you please compare Dallas vs. Phoenix for a young person mid 20's

[@WhiteCheddar.]

You dont want to move to phoenix. I promise you

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

Please tell us why not!

[@WhiteCheddar.]

@@LivinginPhoenixArizona it's dirty and dusty constantly. Allergies are extreme like the flu. It's congested yet everything is spread out. Rent and housing is expensive and forget about walking anywhere. It's nice for 4 months but impossible to do anything because all the snow birds come in to town... there's more but I'll stop there for now

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

@@WhiteCheddar. Dirty compared to what other large metro area???! It is AMAZING clean compared to San Diego, Los Angeles, Chicago, etc. Have you visited other cities to make the comparisons?

[@grandma-br9qg]

are there lots of young people?

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

It depends on what 'young' is to you. The median age in Phoenix is 34.1 years old.

[@grandma-br9qg]

@ Mid 20’s… I am a young professional and I’m not seeing many groups on Facebook for young people compared to Dallas, for example. Doesn’t seem like Phoenix has much community. I’m wondering if the college skews the age lower artificially.

[@grandma-br9qg]

@@LivinginPhoenixArizona ^

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

@@grandma-br9qg I don't think many 20-somethings are on Facebook in any city, state, country. That must just be a Dallas thing.

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

@@grandma-br9qg come take a visit to see what you see first hand.

[@BallerzNetwork]

cons are economy is terrible and wage is low and is a state designed to keep the poor poor. but is friendly to smallbusiness. Pay is extemely low and apartments cost alot in bad high crime rate areas with smokers and car break ins

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

Wow, sounds like you’re living in a bad part of Phoenix or Glendale. The greater Phoenix area’s economy is one of the strongest in the US with some of the lowest unemployment in the country. There is an abundance of high paying jobs but yes, for entry level/minimum wage employees it is tough to make ends meet. This is typical for large metro areas, it’s just new to Phoenix as we were a much smaller metro area.

[@AZ_TONY]

Phoenix is booming homie

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

@@AZ_TONY it is indeed !

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

@@BallerzNetworkthe average pay for an EMT in Phoenix is $18.75...and the average hourly pay for an EMT in Dallas is $18.54, Chicago is $21.22, Portland is $19.49, Boise is $20.43. Looks like Phoenix is right where it is supposed to be for this type of job. Here is my source for my high-paying job statement: www.cio.com/article/304356/10-fastest-growing-us-tech-hubs-for-it-talent.html - check out #1, Phoenix !!! As for evictions, the best way to combat this problem is to be your own landlord. Yes Phoenix had a lot of evictions, but so did New York, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami and many more large metro areas. Affordable housing is a NATIONAL problem for many Americans.

[@vashstampeed424]

You are so adorable

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

Bahahaaaa thank you

[@shawndavis3619]

Sounds like $ 200.00 to much, what happen to simple living.

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

Simple living would be in smaller towns and/or the suburbs. Phoenix is a big city now.

[@Alex-jx5bx]

Phoenix had direct flight to London forever. Was it cancelled?

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

Oh no, it's still there and it's quite affordable right now. Less than $700 on 4 different carriers.

[@Alex-jx5bx]

@@LivinginPhoenixArizona👌👍

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

@@Alex-jx5bx and they're adding even more direct international flights all the time!

[@Alex-jx5bx]

@LivinginPhoenixArizona Yes😄 I think PHX resumed both British Airways and Concord flights to Europe now. I wish PHX had few dozens more, so we did not needed flight to LAX every single time😁

[@straceshow3212]

Mostly bad.

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

Well that depends on what other major downtown you are comparing it to. And also what the Pros weigh against the Cons. It's different for everyone!

[@AskRemy]

purple is not good - you all can't count

[@LivinginPhoenixArizona]

Different parts of town are well defined.