Top 10 Reasons NOT to Move to Arizona.

[@megasquidd]

The monsoon storms are one of the things I miss about Arizona. The smell of it and how quick the desert comes to life. They are amazing.

[@johnchedsey1306]

This summer's monsoon season was epic. I've never seen the desert so green. I hope this becomes the new normal and helps us deal with the drought.

[@maxiepattie85]

the colors man!

[@joestephani7959]

@@johnchedsey1306 we moved away in May and of course it was the best monsoon in years.

[@Heather-xm9ul]

It does smell amazing. That's the complete list of good things in the low desert.

[@DialloMoore503]

Man, I miss the rain.

[@ChiefDunham]

In 1878, General T. Sherman toured Camp Verde, Prescott, and Yuma. I believe it may have been the territorial Governor who said to him; “All Arizona needs is a little less heat and a little more water.” Sherman replied; “The same can be said about Hell.”

[@ladyketurahinwaiting]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 having stayed there a few months once I totally agree!

[@aliceputt3133]

Brilliant

[@stardust949]

LOL!!!

[@devincampbell5007]

@@ladyketurahinwaiting You were in Hell for months?

[@ladyketurahinwaiting]

@@devincampbell5007 I was sent them for my job. It turned out to be a longer stay than was anticipated😫. I landed in Phoenix airport on Labor Day in September of 2011 and it was 115 degrees 😳🥵 I thought I had landed in hell 😂

[@nolgroth]

You know, moving to another state to escape the people in your old state, only to end up surrounded by those same people, is truly the stuff of nightmares.

[@oihilguest5902]

Cops are just bad in az

[@dalestephan6777]

Yep and then they vote for the same fucked up laws they had in their own state to make it better" just like the crap they left behind . So if that's your method DONT MOVE HERE .!!!

[@yes_blackgirlslisten2rock489]

LOL 😂😩😭

[@eckankar7756]

We have a major population problem. We don't have a housing problem, just too many people.

[@Jeff-bl1rz]

It’s not most of the people in California, it’s the government that sucks!

[@tiamarie7443]

I've lived in AZ off and on since the late 80s. It has changed so much! I can't wait to get out for good. The droves of people moving here are really messing up the things that were once good about Arizona. Our cost of living and housing market is out of control. Traffic is horrific. And the places you could live in that are cooler are outrageously expensive now. I could go on, but I'd seriously reconsider another place if you're thinking AZ will be the answer to your prayers. It's not.

[@desertdara]

I moved to Phoenix about five years ago and I noticed the same thing. Arizona is following in California's footsteps and will sooner or later be close to as expensive as parts of California, unfortunately. When I moved here I could afford to rent an apartment in Phoenix, no more. I'm now in Tucson and its rapidly following Phoenix in affordability, or lack thereof.

[@oihilguest5902]

I live in mayer az it is nice but I m out of here as soon as I can transfer probation it's a manufactured arrest state I was arrested and charge d for tresspass on my own property and three other felonies added falsely prosecuted

[@johnchedsey1306]

The thing is that literally any halfway decent town or city in the western US is drawing people, which drive up the cost of living. I can only speak for Tucson traffic since this is where I live...and I will say compared to what I used to deal with in the Seattle/Tacoma region, it's a breeze here.

[@rcas350pilot8]

@@johnchedsey1306 I live in a small town in western Nebraska. When I moved here 20 years ago there were lots of houses for sale for really low prices. Remained that way until a few years ago. Now people from Colorado, mostly Denver area have descended on the place and bought up most of the homes. We are only a couple hours drive from Denver and people want out of there.

[@bradleypollack5658]

I agree I am probably going to see about relocating from here ASAP. Back to the south or Ohio or somewhere reasonable and where people don’t want to move to.

[@jaycollier8805]

i was born in AZ and have lived here for 70 years, now alone. My home is only 1200 square feet and I collect rain water from the roof. We usually get about 11 or 12 inches of rain fall per YEAR but last year we only got 6 or 7 inches TOTAL That is about 600 cubic feet of water collected/save for the year. With one cubic foot of water yielding about 7 1/2 gallons of water, the 4500 gallons I harvested (average is about 12.5 gallons per day) and is more than enough to support a couple of people's drinking and cooking needs. (with maybe a bath on Sundays, LOL)

[@ChiefDunham]

One you left out is that AZ has the second highest number of missing persons each year, second only to Alaska. That’s because the AZ Desert is nothing to fool with. Unlike NV, AZ has some of the roughest, most dangerous desert in the world. It’s also why the desert here is so beautiful. I’ve been a part of a search for a young man here, Danial Robinson, for almost four months. We haven’t found evidence of Danial other then his car, but we did find someone else’s skull.

[@Xxbrokenheart808xX]

I’ve noticed that too. I walked into Walmart in Hawaii and saw the missing persons board and a majority was in AZ 😔

[@bquade70]

You guys need any more help searching off road? Let me know Lake Havasu ☀️ AZ

[@ChiefDunham]

@@bquade70 Thanks. For now we’ve got a good amount of help due the high profile Gabby Petito case, sorry to say. Will let you know if things change.

[@tstocker6926]

When it's 118 in Phoenix , it's only 112 in Vegas.

[@bquade70]

@@ChiefDunham good deal . Good luck, obviously hope he gets found-

[@wbrarizona2022]

Let me add another reason.....Freeways! They suck! I17 is almost unusable on the weekends due to volume and an inept AZDOT that has failed to widen the Interstate accordingly over the last 20 years.

[@johnchedsey1306]

Also people driving up the hills on I-17 need to realize you stay in the right lane till it's time to pass, not because you see a truck 3 miles ahead.

[@maxiepattie85]

like mind craft ! Kids just keep building on old ideas

[@Snvkex]

God I love driving on the i10 past 35th Ave in second lane from the right. Good nostalgic reminder that your wheels are gonna pop off

[@dalestephan6777]

@@johnchedsey1306 . That's cuz they see a truck going 25mph uphill and the other truck can only do 26 mph uphill so the fast truck blocks both lanes for 3 miles. See it all the time , weekends and holidays. 2hrs to go from anthem to verde valley. But dont forget the RV's towing either. Az should put up a sign's " NO MATTER WHAT YOUR TOWING RIGHT LANE ONLY...ABSOLUTELY NO PASSING lol imho

[@geraldclough2870]

AZ has better freeways than Calif, NY, Mass, NM, Ore, Wash, Ill, Minn, Florida, La, NJ, Penn, Etc.

[@kimberlywilles8343]

I’ve lived in Arizona my whole life and this video is very true!

[@Entropy4All]

Lived in AZ for about 8 years in the 90's and early 2000's. Never even heard of a haboob but did experience many hard monsoons. Flash floods are mostly confined to the washes and riverbeds (Most rivers, streams and creeks in AZ are actually dry most of the year until the rains come). Caught Valley Fever my 2nd or 3rd year. Knocked me out for about a month and got pneumonia but I did fully recover. It’s caused by a fungus that grows in the sand / dirt and infects you when you breath it in. I believe that I caught it one day out driving around on some dusty country roads. Winters are beautiful, nothing like a 55 degree day with not a single cloud in the sky. Yes, you have to drive EVERYWHERE. Everything is spread out and connected by large roads. Cars are the only viable transportation options. You can bike around Tucson in the spring, fall and winter though. AZ is the most beautiful state that I’ve ever been to. Phoenix is in the ugliest part of the state though.

[@dunatyphon5416]

No one in Arizona called it a HABOOB until the Weather Channel idiots decided to use the word back in the early 2000s....

[@yes_blackgirlslisten2rock489]

Okay, I mentioned Falley Fever in another comment, so it does exist.

[@lilshaz8378]

My nephew was waiting on the tarmac at the PHX airport when a "dust storm" came.

[@Entropy4All]

@@yes_blackgirlslisten2rock489 Absolutely. And it's quite a thing. Symptoms range from mild cold like feeling in some people, to collapsed lungs for others to even death I believe. I've even heard that some people don't recover until they move away. But I'm not convinced about that one.

[@debbyparker8147]

I agree I lived around the same time as you. I graduated from the University of Arizona as a teacher. So on the point of education, I think I got a well rounded education with more than enough internship. My daughter went to school in the TUSD school system for 9 years and did well and enjoyed elementary school but had some bullying issues in middle school. In high she went to a charter school, because I didn't like the high school she had been assigned to. I worked for the same district.

[@Trachonitis]

As a native of Arizona I can say I like this post. He's right, there isn't enough water here. You being lied to by the money hungry low life developers and has time goes by our water rates are going to go through the roof. One more issue, it is very dusty here, dust everywhere!

[@iyamom4]

You forgot to mention the rising rental costs.

[@yes_blackgirlslisten2rock489]

I am curious about Valley Fever. Are the cases high? Valley Fever is a very serious condition.

[@eckankar7756]

I don't find the water rates in Phoenix to be high at all. I think it's the dust that mostly causes the poor air quality, but it's a desert so expect dust. Northern Az does get smog from LA.

[@Trachonitis]

@@eckankar7756 I'm taking about the not to distant future. Las Vegas has had a water conservation program for as long as I can remember. It's odd that this is not a concern here in the Valley. We've become complacant due to CAP water abundance. That will change.

[@eckankar7756]

Az had vast amounts of underground water, but now it's deleted. Builders went crazy with developments while they could. They got their cash and moved on. What's going to happen??? The whole planet is in turmoil, who knows, the rules have changed.

[@geosophik9369]

Phoenix lives to its legendary name: The firebird that raises from the ashes. Sets the city on fire. And sends ash (dust storms) when angry. The other city in the world that has a similar climate is Dubai. Also suffers from dust storms and not monsoons but cyclones.

[@sandybartlett1571]

Spot on! I've lived in Arizona over 50 years and you're absolutely right! It used to cool off at night, storms were much gentler and the air was much cleaner.

[@heatherbrown5866]

I remember when Phoenix was a clean city with clean air, and it was quieter. At night, you could look up and see the stars with your naked eyes. I'm so grateful that despite the urban sprawl, we still have our botanical gardens!

[@eckankar7756]

I've been in Sedona for 45 years, I could cry how this place has been built up, but that's what happens, the whole planet is over populated.

[@linus4693]

Climate change

[@ymuly777]

@@eckankar7756 have you ever looked out of an airplane? how is that over populated?

[@libturdcrusher1776]

@@eckankar7756 I hear they are getting ready to build a bunch of houses near Sedona along with a bunch of resorts? I'm in another state out in the middle of nowhere now and haven't seen a soul in weeks. We love it!

[@jeffreypinder9398]

Spent quite a bit of time in Tucson in 1999 for a jet completion and we had a great visits. Great food and the beautiful monsoon season storms. Drove up to Mt. Lemon where the steers lay along side the rode. Temp in Tucson was 98 F in September, top of Mt. Lemon 45 minutes later was 68 F. Went back to Phoenix in 2011 for training in August, super hot. We stayed in Tempe that has wonderful people and restaurants. Last day of training was a half day so we went to Apache Junction and Canyon Lake and rented a boat. Beautiful area, it was 113 F that day but the water cooled us right down.

[@orlanzo2621]

Really like it here, I think AZ is great. It's not perfect, no state is, but i really enjoy it. Various climates, great for road trips, great for hiking and the outdoors, legal marijuana, laid back people, great weather most of the year, etc. There are plenty of far worse states than here.

[@MrChrisspano]

Don't forget about legal Sports Betting too!

[@opheliavalentine6058]

I love AZ but Phoenix is just meh. I get that it’s a new and modern city but it’s just missing some flavor or some originality. Hopefully this issue gets fixed soon.

[@marilynguinnane4663]

Orlanzo -- Yes, and they have an open carry law. I love the idea that I can go hiking, carrying a gun. I plan to move back to AZ.

[@geraldclough2870]

I have lived in NM, Calif, Wash, Okla, NY, Fla, Minn, Libya, Alaska. Aeizona beats all of them except Calif before it was ruined by it's current politics.

[@marilynguinnane4663]

@@geraldclough2870 -- I've lived in CA, OR, NV, Guam, HI, & AZ. AZ is fabulous, I agree, and I agree as well that nothing beat CA prior to politics RUINING my beloved home state. Imagine growing up in Marin & Sonoma Counties, both, before matters went to hell in CA. (Enjoyed your comment). And Libya! Wow what stories you must have to tell.

[@crazycoollady]

Living in Arizona is not my cup of tea. While I don't reside there, I live in a California bedroom community that looks similar to a Phoenix suburb in terms of weather, architecture, and rapid population growth. I don't like the heat. Some may argue that it's a dry heat, but so are ovens and furnaces, I wouldn't climb into either one. Besides, at least the oppressively humid summers of the South have lush, green landscapes that I find beautiful. Others may argue that it is at least better than a crappy winter in a Northern state. While both are unpleasant, I would rather deal with a crappy winter. I can always add more layers when it is cold, but I can only take so much off when it is hot (that is not true for everyone, but it is for me). There are many activities that I can do in the snow (skiing, sledding, snowboarding, snow tubing, building snowmen, making snow angels, etc) that I will have always have access to in the Northern states since the snow is everywhere. However, when it is hot in someplace like Arizona, there is no guarantee that I will have access to a pool. I can also justify winter being the time people spend mostly indoors as opposed to summer because I always pictured summer as a time when things come alive and people go outdoors. In addition to the heat, I don't like nearly everything being beige and brown. I prefer greenery as well as more vibrant colors. While not all of Arizona is the desert, almost any part of civilization that is not small and isolated is in the hot desert. The copious amount of construction and development due to rapid population is not for me, either. I deal with enough housing development in my hometown. Lastly, there are a variety of different states that I believe have just as many redeeming qualities as Arizona, but I don't think they get the credit that Arizona gets. If you love living in Arizona, then I respect that. In fact, I think it is a wonderful place for one of my close friends to live in. It's just not for me. I certainly wouldn't mind visiting someday, though.

[@mindibear]

Lots of cold weather, snow and green forest in northern Arizona. Check out Flagstaff when you visit.

[@crazycoollady]

@@mindibear I have definitely considered visiting Flagstaff. I also hope to visit the Grand Canyon one of these days.

[@suz0000]

What states do you recommend?

[@crazycoollady]

@@suz0000 It depends on what you like. I personally like the East Coast (Virginia, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, etc) and the Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington, etc) just to name a few places I like.

[@dejohnnelacy254]

You said it perfectly

[@umbertovanstaden2651]

I'm a huge fan of your channel thank you for helping me with my depression, you're a hero.

[@TheOrangeStripe]

Phoenix, Arizona and AZ is a great place yes, it’s super hot in the summer otherwise the weather out there in non summer days is phenomenal! I’ve been living here for 15 years now! Go Cardinals

[@geraldclough2870]

Great place is true.

[@shawnpriest2119]

Moved to Tucson in 1974 and I love Arizona, but that doesn't change the truth of this list. Infrastructure must have come in at number 11 because our roads and highways are sadly lacking. It does give you heartburn to visit a third world country with better streets than back home. Thanks for being fair!

[@johnchedsey1306]

That was my biggest shock moving to Tucson. The streets here are in such bad shape. I assume most of the state money for roads went to the Phoenix freeway system.

[@garcjr]

I noticed the problem with Tucson when I lived there is they voted against almost every road improvement proposition for decades including light-rail. They also constantly fight annexation even though getting annexed brings more money into the area. Phoenix does vote to improve their infastructure they just messed up on making it almost 95%+ car dependent.

[@GIocken]

This was exactly the video i was looking for. Thanks briggs!

[@memebananadude9731]

Thank you Briggs for your informative video especially the school numbers

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

You bet

[@vinceniederman]

@@WorldAccordingToBriggs Rock Singer Alice Cooper Lives in Phoenix Arizona!

[@mao2233]

Hey Briggs, not sure if you were "KZbin censoring," but the word you used should have been "Haboob," not Haboo " for a sandstorm. Still really enjoy your videos and look forward to hearing from you as often as you can stand putting up with us. Peace.

[@c0mstc]

Is there a episode of 10 reasons move to Arizona ? Can't find it if there is not would it be possible to make one . Thanks 👍 and have a good one

[@AbsyntheAndTears]

I am actually in the process of moving out of AZ at the moment. Its become unrecognizable from what it was when I was a kid. I love certain things about it here. But...I am ready for seasons and ready to afford a house for my family which is near impossible now. Thank you, California.

[@Sorethroatsyndrome]

Me too. I’m on my way out as well.

[@thescott4340]

I’m moving to Montana

[@thescott4340]

@Big Dick Black I visited plenty of times before considering so I’m not just completely new. Plus I’m tired of crowded ass places any state with a high population is terrible nowadays it’s worth the cold

[@Eclipton]

Once I have enough money, I'm leaving Arizona as well. Arizona is not the state I want to spend the rest of my life in. Sure, I'm making more money than before I came to Arizona, but I'm not happy with this state.

[@rcas350pilot8]

@@thescott4340 I live in western Nebraska. Winters are not that bad, lots of sunshine and mild days during the winter. Not crowded at all, lots of open space.

[@cosmicimmunity]

I lived in Phoenix and Tempe from 2020-2021. It’s too hot during the day and it does get cold overnight when I worked (which defeated the purpose of having warm weather all year round) . It was also fairly expensive especially when everyone started moving into it early 2021. I missed having 4 seasons and everything was so spread apart when driving. There also was a decent amount of crime especially with the border crisis and traffic/aggressive drivers. It does have good scenery and great gun laws. While I did enjoy my time I’m happy I moved out. It’s a great place to visit but meh place to live long term IMO.

[@InfectedChris]

Too hot for me! Also, I need my cooler weather and fall foliage!

[@margueritemazzeo2904]

Yes!!

[@dejohnnelacy254]

Yes I agree 💯

[@Javelina_Poppers]

Thanks for the negatives, if more people would take these to heart and stay away, many of the things you listed would resolve themselves.

[@dionfeist5226]

I’m moving to my home state of North Dakota from living in Arizona for almost 5 years by December 1st. Just signed for my place today. I knew I had to get out of here soon. My rent is going up sharply plus I know things are going down soon. Not looking forward to winters again but I know its a good decision.

[@markbrooks6940]

You are a smart man. I have been living here since 1994. I really didn’t like it that much back then. Now, I just F***ing hate it here! But, family/elderly parents have held me back from leaving. I spend many hours looking on the internet for places to relocate. Safe travels to you and best wishes 👍🏼

[@dionfeist5226]

@@markbrooks6940 thank you! All my family is in North Dakota but it’s definitely been an adventure living here in Arizona and I’ll miss it so much. Stay safe!

[@Luislgsoto]

@@markbrooks6940 what are your reasons for disliking Phoenix? I'm curious.

[@markbrooks6940]

@@Luislgsoto Hi Luis. I think the video that Briggs did , covered all the issues. I understand that many people really like it here. That’s obvious by the increase in our population. That’s great for them, and I am happy for them. But, all the issues that Briggs talked about in his video, have really taken it’s toll on my well-being. I guess maybe I am a weirdo. I really enjoy gray/overcast cool days. I’m sure in the next few years when I’m able to retire, I can do the snowbird thing. A persons perspective always changes when you don’t have to deal with the aggravating things day in and day out. Take care brother. Stay safe 👍🏼

[@Luislgsoto]

@@markbrooks6940 thanks for the response

[@roydavis2242]

My brother and sisters all moved to Arizona a few years back. He said that the number 1 bumper sticker says, "Don't California-ize Arizona".

[@Luislgsoto]

@Big Dick Black hasn't been lol, but it's in the process with all these huge waves of people moving in

[@linus4693]

Oh man, you can't let people live their life's

[@anthonyrossmaund3161]

I live in Buffalo NY and I would take AZ any day. I lived in Tempe AZ it was great!

[@anthonyrossmaund3161]

@Big Dick Black your very right lol

[@primemover1416]

@Big Dick Black Detroit says "Hold my Beer"

[@arizonalifestyle79]

Tempe is awesome that's our favorite place to chill!

[@anthonyrossmaund3161]

@@arizonalifestyle79 I used to work right on McClintock any frys food and drug store. I loved it.

[@arizonalifestyle79]

@@anthonyrossmaund3161 yup I know that area it's nice

[@doughoskins6189]

I live in AZ and thought I would get angry at this video. I did not. And yes, it feels like they keep building and make my town bigger, taking away the open land. Water supply, and CA moving in, is my concern.

[@wandahicks9509]

I moved to Arizona 2016. Wonderful, but now it cost to much to live here. Too many people. Over crowded. The freeway is horrible. I can say one thing it's a clean state. I never see trash. Love fall winter and part of spring. I want to buy a house. Just to expensive. Love you all. Stay safe a d healthy. Peace

[@LexieLPoyser]

“It’s a dry heat…” So is furnace but I’m not jumping into a furnace. Extreme heat + crappy air = serious lung issues

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Right!?

[@Austin7298]

Fun Fact: Early in Led Zeppelin's career, Robert Plant became sick at a concert in Phoenix due to the heat and air pollution, and they had to cut the show short. After that, they seldom performed in desert states (Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada) for the rest of the band's tenure.

[@tstocker6926]

Dry heat , don't let them fool you , 115 is smoking ass hot

[@colormedubious4747]

"Dry heat" is code for "You'll never feel yourself sweat again, you'll just see salt deposits forming on your skin."

[@LexieLPoyser]

Looking to move to S. Dakota or Wyoming eventually, but listening to reasons not to move fo Arizona was pretty damn convincing.

[@deidrediane9594]

I lived in Phoenix for almost 8 years and it was a nightmare and the biggest mistake to move there. It is a very beautiful city, the desert landscape, but looks are deceiving. It's extremely overcrowded, people are still moving there everyday by the droves, and the homelessness is out of control there. I have never lived in one place where there is such an influx of people from California and Chicago. My coworkers, neighbors, and the community college were all from California and Chicago. I only met about three maybe four people from Arizona, and a few from Utah. People from Chicago love to brag and tell you they're from Chicago, and my response is always, who cares???

[@mlbjmaur]

Laughing at the Chicago part😂😂 PHX is Chi West

[@alotaku]

Anybody that brags about shitcago has shitforbrains. Coldest city I ever saw. And I dun mean the weather. And I lived in NYC

[@dogsense3773]

I don't give a damn were you come from,on my block in San Francisco every person on my block is from somewhere else,just mind your Business and you'll be fine thanks!

[@adamsargent8879]

I live in Arizona and this is pretty much spot on

[@PrinzII]

You are correct about the Internet issues. Some areas, even in Phoenix and suburbs, internet options are limited. You either have Cox or CenturyLink. Cox, being a cable company, keeps raising their rates. CenturyLink does have Fiber but not every neighborhood is going to have it.

[@kristensorensen2219]

Prescott was too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer. It was so boring too. After one year I was glad to move back to Oregon!!😤🎉💛

[@minger42]

We’re glad too. Bye bye

[@geraldclough2870]

And Oregon is not boring? You are kidding.

[@blackamerican40]

What really irritates me is that Northern Arizona snows in the winter and tourists that visit the Grand Canyon all think Arizona is just like Phoenix.

[@susanbrynt]

Let them think that way. Northern Arizona is special. Flagstaff is already expanding too much due to the California invasion. Snowbowl ski resort is a winter island in a perceived blazing state. I considered moving to Flagstaff until the California invasion.

[@carpo719]

why would it piss you off what people think?

[@Jeff-bl1rz]

@@susanbrynt Californians are Americans too ….. most fleeing the liberal madness

[@Luislgsoto]

@@Jeff-bl1rz fleeing and bringing their dumb ideologies aswell lol

[@Jeff-bl1rz]

Hi lm I’m I

[@marinhusky8863]

Speaking about Phoenix only, it's not just that it's hot, but its that it's hot 9 solid months of the year. You can expect temps over 100 anytime between early March to late October or early November. In summer it "cools down" to the 90s or high 80s at night. If you are an outdoorsy person, be prepared to get up before dawn for any activity most of the year. Get a house you really like because you will be in it with the A/C on and then in your car with A/C to the store/work/etc with A/C. If you can handle that, Phoenix actually has all of the amenities of Southern California minus the ocean.

[@colormedubious4747]

04:32 - That, my friends, is Standin' on the Corner Park in Winslow, Arizona. Yes, it's an actual place that's named after the infamous lyrics from "Take it Easy" by The Eagles. I stood there for a few minutes but I never did see a girl (my Lord) in a flatbed Ford slowin' down to take a look at me. Maybe next time.

[@2twokisses]

yup, saw that too

[@colormedubious4747]

@@2twokisses Were you driving a flatbed Ford? ;)

[@2twokisses]

@@colormedubious4747 Yes, I slowed down to look at ya.

[@WitchyWhale]

I don't understand how people tolerate the heat and temps down there. I would be miserable down their 24/7.

[@Batlas]

It's pretty crappy in the summer time, but it's bearable. Much better than living in the Southeast where it's hot and humid.

[@geraldclough2870]

3 months a year, they stay inside. The balance is wonderful. 9 wonderful months certainly beats most states. In the summer, go on vacation somewhere a part of the time.

[@linus4693]

Maybe I'm weird but I like the north. I think the different seasons are part of life.

[@DavidKroff]

Good don't come. We don't want more people.

[@jonsebastian1366]

It's not JUST hot. It's getting hotter all the time.

[@Bianca-sw5id]

Your : "What Is Going On Everyone" in this video is brilliant Briggs , I had to tell you , you know that I love your voice 🥰

[@Joker-qr5se]

Got Valley Fever in California in the late 90s and it really sucked. Was sick for 3 weeks. Couldn't eat for a week and half without puking

[@blakesteenrod4765]

I’ve never seen that cloud on your intro videos before. That’s cool

[@bethd9160]

I moved to Prescott Az last year and LOVE it.

[@brianp5579]

Thats actually the best place to live in AZ in my opinion.

[@angelavelazquez2166]

In 2014, I defected from California and moved to Prescott, AZ--I loved living here for the first three years. Then, the apartment building where I reside, was purchased by a Californian that now charges high rent and occasionally chops down trees on the property as a side project. Since 2017, the property owner increased my rent by 50% while my wages remain steady. If there are any improvements done to the property, they are completed by what appears to be illegal aliens who only speak Spanish. Arizona is resembling California. Soon, I will have no choice but to defect from Arizona.

[@eckankar7756]

I've lived in Sedona for 45 years, crazy how it's built up but still love it here. Prescott was such a perfect town back in the day, it's massive now to what it was but it's still a pretty community.

[@andrewobot6555]

Hey Ms. Brigg, could u do some more videos on the top 10 reasons not to move to a state. Please and thanks. Everytime I watch this video, I learn something new each time. Also, u r doing a great job making this video. Have a great day

[@oldguy445]

Live in AZ. I have to agree with your video. My dad had valley fever a few years ago. He's still taking medication for it. Internet sucks even in the Phoenix area. Given a choice, I would be a snowbird. However, right now that isn't a viable option.

[@buckroger6456]

Good ol Cox always shafting everyone with their high prices and bad service.

[@julesgeremaia4663]

Lived in Phoenix for 2!/2 years during 2 summers. The heat was brutal but the winter weather is perfect!!! Have to have lots of A/C and a swimming pool to get through that heat without dying.

[@joewilson3393]

As an AZ resident, I can't say that anything on this list is especially wrong or incorrect. I'm still not leaving, though. And for the record on number 1, I have been told it will destroy my state for (checks calendar) more than 3 decades now. Every time something is bad in AZ, that's what you'll hear from people. It's all the people from California's fault. There is even a company that sells "Not Cal" merch.

[@darkwoodmovies]

It was the same in Texas. At the end of the day, the same people touting for freedom and telling everyone how great their state is don't want to allow the freedom for anyone to move to their state. And to be honest, these places have their ups and downs, but in my experience, cheaper cost of living is the only real selling point.

[@jaycollier8805]

This is why we live in Arizona and saved COMMIEFORNIA and the rest of the LEFT COAST for the author. lol

[@johnchedsey1306]

@@jaycollier8805 what is wrong with you? I worry you're having a stroke.

[@DvHarris-uw3ze]

@@darkwoodmovies Texans complain about Californians because most Cali-newcomers that move there try to change the right that make them love their state. Ever heard of Californianization? If someone moves to a state because they like the rights and culture they "tout", not just the low cosy of living, don't vote to try to change them into something more similar to where you lived before in the first place.

[@jaycollier8805]

@@clemfandango5886 I'm sorry too, Flem. Maybe next time. lol

[@danadams6140]

spot on! Scary

[@ditto1958]

Beautiful winters, waaaay too hot in summer

[@arizonalifestyle79]

And if you want to see some reasons to move to Arizona. We do alot of drive tours of cool places around Arizona!

[@ninastump7616]

I totally agree with all the reason. if you are elderly don't come or you will be sorry if you get seriously sick and need long term care.

[@moodypet8837]

I moved to Arizona from Michigan 5 years ago. Winter is heaven. Summer is hard but if you have a pool you are good to go.

[@coyoteserranoband]

Rode my bicycle from chandler to the grand canyon, amazing scenery.

[@dancingmeerkat2078]

That sounds like quite a ride. What roads did you take and how long did it take you?

[@coyoteserranoband]

@@dancingmeerkat2078 I began on alma school to McDowell then to Scottdale rd to carefree hway . How to take this route because you're not allowed to ride your bike on the highway in the city. Carefree Highway comes out by anthem, and you can get on the I-17 there. I rode up to Black Canyon City stay there for a night at a campground. The next day I rode my bike all the way past Bumblebee, Cordes lakes, mayor, dewey-humboldt, basically that 69 to Prescott. I camped there then took the 89 all the way up to ask fork. Then to the 40, past Williams then to the 64. Stayed in Williams, went up the 64 to valle past that and made my way to Tusayan and camped there. Next day rode into the grand canyon. After that just reversed that path.

[@dancingmeerkat2078]

@@coyoteserranoband That’s amazing! I don’t even like driving on I-17, I can’t imagine riding a bike. That would have been terrifying to me. Props to you man!

[@coyoteserranoband]

@@dancingmeerkat2078 haha you gotta be outta your mind a bit, people think they own the road. Back then I was feeling depressed and need a reset, probably one of the reasons I didn't care much about Riding 400 miles on the highway.

[@buckroger6456]

Yo!! Epic ride. I hope to do the AZ trail to south rim from Tucson and back next year.

[@111WebSurfer]

I live in northern Arizona on the flanks of Mingus Mountain. It is fabulous here. No traffic. Always 10 to 15 degrees cooler than Phoenix. Snows a bit in winter, but it is melted off by the next day. Gorgeous sunsets. Lots of antelope and wildlife. No crime. Low cost of living. Can see the Milky Way most nights.

[@bnflo1208]

its above 90degrees 8 months of the year in the valley, after 26 years i moved

[@Snvkex]

Let’s all admit it Arizona is a nice state when you have a nice checking account or money put away. Other than that, it’s completely useless to live here. I highly recommend getting a car. They’re doing fentanyl on the buses right next to you and behind you (:

[@dejohnnelacy254]

I agree 💯

[@DavidKroff]

Unfortunately it's in every state. Every state I go to they say it's the meth capital of the U.S. And Unfortunately they all are.

[@emanueldawkins5862]

Sometimes I ask myself how in the world does almost 5 million people in the Phoenix metro Area live in A oven 🤔

[@joewilson3393]

Summer is our winter. We stay inside all summer, and construction crews work mostly at night. In the winter, the temps are like most northern people's summers. I don't think I could live in a place that required more than the hoodie and jeans I wear in the winter.

[@Batlas]

Construction crews start at like 6am to 12. Unless you mean road. Was a rude awaking when someone started roof work at my first apt at 6:30 or so. I was big mad. lol. Honestly though, summer is miserable, but it's worst in the south east where it's hot and humid and you're being eaten alive by mosquitoes.

[@krissolson7043]

Joe Arpeo brought Phoenix crime rates artificially high.

[@ecurewitz]

because he weather is nice. Ever deal with a New England winter? They're pretty awful

[@ramblingheart6625]

It’s the winters only

[@Narrowgaugefilms]

Garry Shandling grew up in Arizona. He said "It's a dry heat: like a blowtorch!" -on the other hand I worked a couple of weeks there during Wintertime: it was heaven for somebody from the Northeast!

[@davidnorr2530]

Honestly....I had considered moving to Arizona.....Flagstaff area. However, now that I'm almost to the point of retirement. It becomes the a matter of best bang for the buck. And the point of going opposite of the migrations. South Dakota/Wyoming are becoming more appealing. No matter where you move to, weather conditions will always have an impact!

[@caseydamiano269]

Nice presentation! One little "oopsie," though: A "monsoon" is not a single storm. Monsoon is a season characterized by moist air flowing up onto land from the ocean.

[@cjcowie72]

Now I would add that the housing and rents are out of control. Glad I own my home but for new peeps its almost impossible and the wages are not changing like the rest of the inflation here

[@jolarry7854]

You nailed it . Everything is true .

[@nicaha23]

the housing prices have skyrocketed in the last 18 months or so... i bought my first place (condo) back in july 2020 for $220,000 and the value now (15 months later)? $347,000! if you're moving here or just wanting to buy a home, there is only stock in the $750,000+ price range and most of those are going into bidding wars with some selling for $50,000 over the asking price and Californians paying cash for it. it's just insane right now. that being said, i LOVE the monsoons and haboobs; coming from washington state, it's not to get some rain once in a while, but in an actual intense storm kind of way... they are amazing!

[@focusedfreebird]

I bought my house for $79,000. ...... in 1996. 🤤

[@stevemoore6812]

Greetings from the PPRC GOOD video. Couldn't agree more, guess it's going to be Texas or Oregon. 🚗.mini

[@catlover34fl]

What!!! You forgot the huge spiders, tarantulas, scorpions, venomous snakes, black widows. Arizona is full of them.

[@USAVET11B20]

....and Californians too

[@DavidKroff]

Not much mosquitoes. There the real killer.

[@BrokenneckYgor]

In Peoria once a guy at a gas station shouted “Up yer rear with a iron spear!’ When he couldn’t clear his windscreen

[@Bob.W.]

Water....I need water....cool, clear water. :) Arizona is a testament to the significance of the inventuon of air conditioning. At the end of WW2 there were around 40,000 people in Phoenix.

[@buckroger6456]

A.C. was a blessing and a curse. Many people who wouldn't be able to take the heat or adapt to the life out here now had the chance to live here thanks to A.C.

[@linus4693]

That goes with climate change

[@manfredmann2766]

Guessing since I live there: Hot summers in the low desert, ac bills, ever increasing housing costs, crime, homelessness, drivers, roads need improvement, not too much priority is devoted to education, jobs, and an ever increasing water shortage.

[@R2_Rampage02]

Things to do in arizona 1. Leave. Lol this comes from someone who has lived in Arizona his whole life.

[@herambbarve]

Been in AZ for about 13 years now. I loved it when I first came here. But it's getting worse every year. Heat is getting worse, low cost of living isn't a thing any more... Looking to move out as soon as I get a good opportunity somewhere else.

[@babyelephant5098]

Moved here 4 years ago from France and I love it

[@geraldclough2870]

You are correct.

[@linus4693]

You are false

[@garymcaleer6112]

Good post, Briggs: things the tourism pamphlets never share. I imagine a certain number of new residents (not knowing the downside) say, "What the hell?" :^)

[@tammygronskei6776]

I grew up in Arizona. I hated it and I moved away. I can't stand the desert or the heat. Hardly any rain. Too darn hot for me.

[@DavidKroff]

Thanks for moving. I'm glad you're happy. I wish everyone would move.

[@Autismteenandfam]

Thanks for the update looking forward to more videos of other states

[@joeheid4757]

Ok don't lie. Who started singin Take it Easy when Winslow, AZ was shown.

[@dennishough3709]

It definitely crossed my mind.

[@feliciasampson8032]

I was surprised you didn't mention the creepy crawlers. My friends and extended family have to fumigate and/or check their shoes for scorpions. I'm sold!

[@johngarbarini1048]

Phoenix passed Philadelphia to become the nation's 5th largest city.

[@jacksonquinn8744]

I think another one is arizona has one of the largest continuous suburbs

[@orangestooranges6981]

@@jacksonquinn8744 that is Mesa, to my understanding from the content creator put out in one of his other videos (as well I'm a resident in Mesa and it is a rather large landscape of homes in the Phoenix east valley)

[@jacksonquinn8744]

@@orangestooranges6981 sure is!

[@hankmoody5514]

I've been here for 5 years. I can't wait to get the hell out. Summer is coming and I can't take another one

[@justintaylor4479]

Get outta there bro we left two months ago you're gonna feel so much better

[@swervon617]

F that heat!

[@jeffmiller9911]

I moved to a quiet mountain town 😉 about an hour north of Phoenix. Cuts about 3/4s of this list right out.

[@geraldclough2870]

Yes.

[@777_Luver]

It's the heat for me. I could never lol might visit one day tho

[@sonyaloeraable]

Arizona native and monsoon season is literally my favorite time of year I love the rain 🌧️☔

[@moniquenstein]

The heat here is atrocious, the water quality is the kind that you can get sick from, and it’s sad, but the Emergency teams, like Firefighters, cops, Paramedics, Animal control, etc, are sorely lacking and unresponsive, so that the wildfires are often just allowed to keep burning, and those rattlesnakes in your yard or house are YOUR problem, nobody will remove them unless you pay a huge sum to a pest control contractor to remove them. The roadways aren’t EVEN adequate to handle the traffic flows, and it’s a big shame, but it seems that the crowds of people from surrounding states that are moving in here are a LOT of LA gang-bangers and scrounges. Sad, but true.

[@cc1k435]

@@KZbinCX9 It's all new, unclaimed territory in smaller midwest cities. Springfield, MO, comes to mind. They don't quite know what to do with these LA situations when they show up suddenly. And I suppose the place is totally like Ozark, too. 😆

[@billporemba8368]

Hey Briggs, your AZ analysis is right on, and was wondering if you can do one about Nevada. I know you have one, but can you update it.Especially Vegas and reasons not to move to. With Lake Mead really loosing water exponentially. Is it because of poor water management? Is there groundwater or is there an aquifer, without pipelining water to the southern Nevada area. Can’t seen to find that kind of info. Thanks, Love your work! Need your numbers to find me another place to live!

[@dhblan8591]

Briggs must have gone thru AZ schools because at 4:50 he says AZ ranks 55 worst out of 100 states in public transit! Damn, and here I am thinking there were only 50 states in the US! You forgot to mention the other things that can kill you in AZ - snakes and really creepy insects. One benefit of the dry heat is no mosquitoes! I have only visited AZ and found the north much different than the Phoenix/Tucson golden valley, and Flagstaff actually seemed quite livable. Thanks for the video.

[@GhostRider-sc9vu]

To rate schools on how much is spent per pupil is not an accurate method. DC has some of the highest per student cost in the nation and is near the bottom in standardized scores. However AZ schools could be improved.

[@lisasuzanne38]

Umm, mosquitoes are abundant here during the monsoon season months. Just fyi. AZ Native here.

[@robertfrancis6967]

Almost died from "valley fever" February 2023 in western Arizona and because the hospitals blow I got a nice 80k med flight to Vegas because I had to go to ICU for a month and then 6 hrs away from my home to a Phoenix respiratory rehab for 3 months

[@BenjaminRamsey]

I've been living in AZ for a little over 2 months now. Lived in Charlotte majority of my life and I can say the only thing I didn't know was the healthcare. And just like any other place, crime is way higher at night so I stopped going out at night unless I have to. Someone did steal my bike tho. And I think I see more California license plates here than Arizona license plates

[@Sorethroatsyndrome]

I see nothing but California plates!

[@three11forlife]

Yup. California plates all over the south west now.

[@susanbrynt]

I work at a hospital and the healthcare I receive is phenomenal. No premium, $250 deductible and co-pays. That is one of the biggest plusses I have living in Phoenix, along with great internet. It isn't enough for me to stay.

[@josephbell2160]

@@Sorethroatsyndrome You grossly exaggerate. I'm here in Phoenix and drive a cab and just as any other state Arizona plates dominate so stop lying

[@josephbell2160]

@ELADO Enterprises I've lived here in Phoenix for 27 years and I'm originally from NYC. I love it here. If I didn't I would have been long gone so don't put too much stock into this video. Yes some things mentioned here are true but it shouldn't be the tool to make your decision for you. The only way is to come visit and experience Phoenix and the rest of Arizona for yourself. Then you can make the proper decision based on what's right for you

[@suzetteroberts9072]

I left PHX for many of these reasons... I live on the Colorado River now on the west side of the state with good air quality, better water than phx, no dust storms (yet), no valley fever, low crime rate... yup this is a CA refugee destination for retired seniors.

[@t.maraschino_cherry]

Lived in Arizona for 20 years now. I think growing up with these cons have made me kinda numb to them, but figured I’d throw my hat in there anyways. Haboobs and monsoon aren’t as bad as you’d think. I’d take that over tornadoes any day. The heat is tough. It does get up to 120 degrees here in the summer so be prepared for that. ALSO DON’T UNDERESTIMATE IT. Going hiking with one water bottle is asking for heat stroke. So many tourists die because of that, it’s awful. Air quality is bad for sure. But I’m pretty sure you can get valley fever in most southwest states, not just Arizona. Definitely need a car to get places, public transportation sucks. As someone studying to be a teacher, yes education sucks. I can’t speak on the “most violent state” since I haven’t researched it, but I’m not too sure about that. Karens are everywhere, I don’t think there are specifically more here. Medical insurance definitely sucks. Internet depends on where you live. I’ve never had problems with it unless I was way out either camping or visiting friends who live in nowhere. But that’s my experience. Drought and water quality isn’t great. Getting a water filter can go a long way. Yeah California invasion isn’t fun. Especially during covid because we had lax covid restrictions and lots of open area which attracted newcomers. Final note, this is all my personal experience of growing up in Arizona for the past 20 years. I think there are a lot of pros to living here and I genuinely love it. But it isn’t for everyone.

[@Webbytrace7]

California invasion is why I'm leaving, They move here and change the laws to the same ones that made them leave in the first place. I'll miss this state, but not dealing with I17 and the six months of 100 plus weather will be a relief.

[@t.maraschino_cherry]

@@Webbytrace7 Very understandable. Arizona has definitely been changing a lot in recent years. I can see myself moving out at some point when I get a bit more stability in my life. Best of luck to you and your move!

[@raedamon]

I lived in Mesa and I had Valley Fever, I was extremely fatigued spent 12 to 14 hrs, weird cough and major joint issues. It took a year to get rid of. 6 months from getting it to being diagnosed then 6 months on anti fugal meds which a side effect is hair loss. It sucked.

[@RSDX99]

Great state to visit just like Florida, but who wants to live there year-round. Live in a state where you can make money and visit those vacation states when on vacation.

[@aregomez89]

The slow internet speeds would drive me crazy too....so hilarious you mentioned the "Karens" and "Kens"

[@micktexas7995]

DO NOT MOVE HERE!! We have enough people.

[@chrisbaker2903]

Yeah, move to Colorado. They already have the California mind set.

[@scottysblog7317]

I used to live in Phoenix. There are thistles called goat heads. They are everywhere!! They pop bike tires. I can't count how many times I had to change inner tubes on my bike.

[@tudorjason]

So, don't move to Arizona. I wasn't planning on it, but now it's confirmed I shouldn't.

[@imankhan1999]

I'm from Phoenix. Born and raised. I'm fairly young, however, I want out of this over-crowded state. Too many rude and inconsiderate people, lots of Kens and Karens; the rich don't care about the poor and poor just keep getting poorer. Along with the constant heat that reaches up to 122 degrees and higher and the never ending city construction. I'm done.

[@neptune9238]

Top ten reasons why you shouldn’t colonize Mars, you’ll never guess number 1.

[@maril1379]

Great video Big thumbs up and subscriber