Top 7 Reasons NOT to move to Phoenix Arizona

[@addanametocontinue]

Can confirm the warm showers. The good part is you don't have to spend extra energy to heat up the water. Just put it all the way on cold and the water is warm enough to shower in.

[@ScubaSteveCanada]

Yeah, I lived in the Caribbean; same deal. The cost of water was excessive too. Not sure what Phoenix charges compared to other cities.

[@jamesmcclane9333]

I moved here when I was 8yrs old and 60 years later I'm still here and loving it. The only reason I would tell anyone not to move here is if they left a state where it's so bad they couldn't stand it anymore. But don't move here and turn our state into the crap hole that you left, that doesn't make sense at all you might as well just stay where you are if that's your intention. I would say don't move here at all, we have enough population as it is and we don't need nor want any more people moving here.

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Well said James and I couldn’t agree more. We love it here too and want to keep AZ Beautiful and Free! 🇺🇸

[@kenneely7899]

Lived in Mesa for 30yrs. Hated every hot summer. Lots of nice people. Miss the people not the heat. Live someplace cooler now.

[@Fjbcaca]

Don’t worry, corn Cobb hobb is in office now. If it don’t turn around soon phoenix will turn to San Fran sicko and the entire state will be califonicate. It’s getting there.

[@lancelotlink3907]

Ive lived in the Phoenix area 55 years now and you are telling the truth. I want to add that even though our summers are mostly a dry heat our 100+ degree weather lasts 5 months. Lots of crime in the Phoenix area today too.

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Thank you - your comment is well received. Crime is definitely a concern.

[@fostexfan160]

5 months of 100 plus? As a Brit I would welcome that! Sounds like a good place to spend a couple of months a year when I retire.

[@lancelotlink3907]

@@fostexfan160 Yes it is a nice snowbird state. This Saturday and Sunday are suppose to be 117 and our night lows are around 91 right now. Some people are fine with it but I've seen lots of people move away each year because of the long extremely hot summers. I was almost born here and have family here which is why im still here.

[@fostexfan160]

@@lancelotlink3907 Wow! That sounds like my type of climate. The older I get the more sun I want. Peace be with you and your family my friend. Enjoy

[@sniper8554]

@@fostexfan160I’m 21 and I am thinking of moving there when I sort out my goals in the uk glad to see a fellow Brit here

[@jhm3rd]

You might want to update your video to include 18 consecutive days of over 110 degrees and that fact that Phoenix was just declared uninhabitable without A/C

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Lol…right! I think it’s now been 21 days in a row. 🥵Craziness. I think 2020 we had more than 40 days over 115°…but they weren’t consecutive. We need some monsoon weather to cool things down…then again those being in the humidity. 63 days until fall 😉

[@cs.8821]

Lol, that is why I'm watching this video .I'm I. Ohio it's only 90 and humid makes more rethink about relocating to Dallas and now Phoenix

[@scotts9760]

Nah, you can live comfortably without AC if you have a swamp cooler. Actually when I turn mine on it gets my house colder than AC. But when Monsoon season arrives you’d be more comfortable with AC.

[@moodypet8837]

I live in Arizona and have only seen one scorpion in 5 years in my home.

[@moodypet8837]

This summer was a record breaker.

[@Hislittlelamb]

I love seeing people with guns in holsters when I’m out and about, I feel safer here knowing that if anyone tries anything stupid there will be dozens of armed citizens at the ready. Almost everyone I know here carries a weapon for their protection, especially women.

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Yes! I love it too. And I carry as well. Love that Shooters world is free for women on Friday’s.

[@micahpage3725]

Love it here. I have 2 chips and a crack in my windshield now. I have good insurance coverage though. Longest most beautiful spring in America (yes, my opinion not a fact). This year May and June were beautiful. Two years ago fall showed up early and the heat ended in late September. Get a car wash membership to clean the dust off your car quickly. It costs 20-$30 a month.

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Thank you for the great comments. Yes -carwash membership is a must. I, like you, currently have 2 cracks in my windshield - I've put off having it replaced because it's not in my line of sight. And yes - our May and June have been beautiful. Next week we'll be seeing those hot summer temperatures that are to be expected this time of year. So glad those over 100's held out as long as they did this year.

[@salty_flightdeck_cpo]

After years of living on Aircraft Carriers, the sounds from Luke Air Force Base would be pure nostalgia for me. Fly Navy!

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Thank you for your service! ❤🤍💙 Yes - we really enjoy them flying over our house a couple times a week.

[@SophisticatedDogCat]

LAFB is depressing.

[@connie1070]

Hey Chief, 23 years here on 2 carriers out of Japan. USS Midway & USS Independence fixing F-4, F-14, & F18’s. I crossed over to the dark side and changed rates retiring in 2004 as MAC(SW/AW).

[@salty_flightdeck_cpo]

@@connie1070 Nice to hear from you, Shipmate. Your service made a fine contribution to the world's greatest Navy. I have a soft spot for F-4's and F-14's. I cut my teeth with A-4's way back in the day. Take care.

[@jameschryst7776]

Yes we have no water! I've lived here for 64 years. I'll tell you what road rage is a matter of life and death here. If they don't jump out of their car and hit you in the face. They pull a gun on you or shoot at you or you get in the way of a shooting. A new one to me is being pushed into a highway collapsing guard. That actually terrified me. Yes they pulled that one on me. I was nearly killed, my son too! Let's not forget one hundred plus consistent days with heat over 100 degrees. Every year anymore. The cost of everything here is astronomical. Housing, rental pricing and don't forget gasoline. We had the highest prices on gasoline in the nation recently. Yes higher than even California. Crime is bad especially drugs. Don't move here. Even America's favorite home town is collapsing. Yes people are fleeing Prescott not moving to it. Just a little warning from someone who has lived here sixty four years. I can't even leave now. I've been here to long. Good luck Jim BCC AZ

[@billredding2000]

I'm not concerned about Road Rage incidents -- which nowadays, yes, DO seem to be happening more often but almost everywhere, not just AZ. I'm not concerned because first, I have 2 decent quality dash cams: One is pointed forward (as most people use them, as most people only have ONE camera int heir car (that is, IF they even have a dash-cam), but a second dash-cam is in the back pointed rearward. A couple of years ago back in CO I experienced my most recent (yes, there were some others over the years, in TX) Road Rage incident myself...but unlike the previous one years ago, THIS time he raging fool was recorded on my rear cam in clear 1080p -- had he decided to come up to my truck and do something physical. So I have video evidence (for the police, to determine WHO was the aggressor -- not me!) of whatever happened...in case the incident had "escalated" -- but it didn't, so the raging fool lived that day to road-rage again someone else in the future (as he likely will, given his psycho temper). It probably never occurred to him that THAT day was almost his last. Secondly, I CARRY, so if an "event" DID get serious, I could actually DO something about it besides being "terrified." But really, WE are the REAL so-called First Responders...the police are Second or Third Responders. So yes, dial 911, but still be prepared to deal with an issue until they get there...even if in may liberal/blue/Democrat/defund-the-police cities, the police are in no hurry to arrive or, do NOT arrive at all. Sad... Stay Safe...whatever your plan is to do so. -- BR

[@martyc2637]

Can not touch a decent three befroom house under $400000. June ,july and August are basically not fit for humans. Lived there for 40 years and the seventiess and eighties were cheap and easy going decades. Got out and glad i did

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Thank you for your comments Marty. Homes are not as affordable, that is for sure. I listed a beautiful $400,000 home in Avondale just before Memorial weekend and it sold with more than one offer, both over asking. To get something under $400k, you really do have to get out into the Buckeye area, which isn't ideal for most. I hope you moved somewhere amazing and enjoying yourself 🙂

[@HikeBikeWalkRide]

Maybe you could get a free room at the hotel they purchased for the illegals

[@pastorjohnculbertson661]

Please if you love your cats, KEEP liquid benadryl on hand,!! If you don't your cats could be dead by morning. The benadryl blocks the histamine in the scorpion sting!

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

@@pastorjohnculbertson661 Thank you so much for sharing! I wasn’t aware Benadryl helps with scorpion stings. Thank you Thank you! Need to do whatever it takes to help our pets 🐾🐈🦮💜

[@WolvervineGoBlue101]

I lived in AZ for 20 years, and in 2006, I moved to Washington State. The reason I moved was the heat.

[@terryhester6168]

I move to Tucson Arizona 14 months ago and everything you have said is 100% True , I love love Arizona , Arizona is wonderful ! Thank You ,

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Love Tucson! Glad you are enjoying living there ☺

[@shockjay]

So glad to see a channel with someone focusing on the West Valley!

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Thank you :) What community would you like for me to feature in an upcoming video?

[@shockjay]

@@LivingInPhoenixWestValley Surprise, please

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

@@shockjay You go it 🙂

[@miguelbarrero5572]

Yes you are right about hot tap water during the summer months. Forget taking a cold shower. But i found a solution. I fill 6 gallons of milk jugs with that warm water, then I place them near the bathtub and the cold AC helps cool those jugs down dramatically. That's how I shower and water my plants

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Such a great idea! I need to implement this. I already spoil my dog and put ice cubes in her water bowl....didn't even dawn on me to let the plants water sit for a while. Have a wonderful week!

[@miguelbarrero5572]

@@LivingInPhoenixWestValley yes do it, I think you'll like it 😃

[@Hislittlelamb]

I moved from Santa Barbara to Phoenix in 2015. I thought I’d save $$ on my car insurance, but instead it increased by $40/mo. Apparently insurance companies consider Phoenix a higher risk than Coastal Southern California. Turns out Phoenix is in the top 5 areas nationwide with the highest pedestrian fatalities. Since living here now 7 years I’ve seen more people Jay walking, ignoring traffic signals and cars running red lights than anywhere in California so keep a close eye on pedestrians and always look & wait before entering the pedestrian crosswalk. You definitely need to be at your defensive driving best here. You also need to carry a water bottle every time you leave the house. Because it gets so hot & dry here car batteries & tires don’t last as long either. It goes without saying, but your very existence is threatened w/o A/C homes, businesses, & cars. I’ve had Heat Exhaustion/Dehydration several times. Once waiting at a bus stop in 115º heat, another time it was only 100º and I was only outside for several minutes loading a bookcase into my car. I’ve heard once you have Heat Exhaustion it’s easier to get again and that’s certainly been my experience. People need to be warned about high electricity bills for A/C. My daughter & husband bought a large 2 story home (you can afford larger homes here), but their electricity bill was >$400/mo during the summer. Realtors should sit down with buyers and go over these additional expenses when working out their budget and home’s affordability.

[@captaintaggart8666]

You cant be a wimp to live in az but ya if you dont know the tricks to compensate for the heat i get your point.

[@bluesmanish]

Never listen to or take any advice from any realtor

[@astrology2290]

Realtors want to to sell and want their commission. They don't give a df about people they are never going to see again or have no liability towards.

[@katavenger]

I sur agree about the way drivers treat pedestrians. The traffic lights don't give us much time to cross the street and (instead of waiting an extra minute) drivers turn into the path of us (I have to walk due to seizures). I also agree that many pedestrians cross as busy street mid traffic when there is a traffic light on a few hundred (if even that far) away.

[@alldamday1518]

I just moved to Prescott from San Diego and feel like I dodged a major bullet coming here to check things out first before just moving to Phoenix. Thank. God. I went down to spend a weekend with my mom a couple of weeks ago and YUCK. ugle AF and the heat.....

[@robertf2691]

Allergies are worse here if you are allergic to weeds. They are out all year long. So I ended up still getting shots. That’s the downside of always dry and sunny gorgeous weather every day. Every state should be a constitutional carry state. It would eliminate criminal activity. Have no idea why anyone needs a cold shower, but I have a pool 😃. Great channel. You didn’t mention the heat or how brutally cold winter is over night. I think most people think it’s always hot in Arizona. It’s definitely not.

[@crand20033]

Most people who carry a gun end up dead or in jail because of it. They make mistakes, think they are acting legally, gun down another in self-defense and end up jail. Notable cases in point; Travis McMichael, Michael Dunn, and Susan Lorincz, Kevin Monahan and Cardel Hayes. Andrew Lester (killed a kid for ringing his doorbell). I do not want to own a gun.

[@bluesmanish]

Brutally cold winter?? Never got close to freezing last winter. Northern AZ different story but this discussion is about the Phoenix Valley.

[@janhatcher6991]

I am at my sisters right now in Glendale Arizona until Wednesday. I don't think I could do this full-time. I don't like the heat! And I know what you mean about the hot water it's very true.

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Summers are pretty tough. But mid September it starts to cool off and weather is pretty amazing October-April. So be sure to come back and visit in those months and enjoy a much cooler shower 😉

[@bluesmanish]

You can literally turn off your water heater during the summer.

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

@@bluesmanish Fact! I feel like the water coming out the cold water is hotter than I would have the water when taking a hot shower in the winter months.

[@thirdweekofjuly]

I appreciate how specific this video is! I’m planning to move to Phoenix and every video on KZbin only talks about the obvious (it’s hot). Well no shit lol. Great video, thanks for posting

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

🤣Yes indeed it's hot lol. Thank you for watching and the positive comment. Maybe wait to move here until October 😉. And of course if you need help finding a home, you know a great realtor. 🙂

[@HikeBikeWalkRide]

As a Arizona resident can you do not have to speed because everyone else is just like you don’t have to steal because everyone else is. If you move to Arizona, be a decent person obey the laws, and speed limit if somebody else’s is spreading, ignore them.

[@kross199]

I also live in AZ and I agree w/ you!

[@lindavick2646]

@HikeBikeWalkRide what happen to Arizona I moved her because I thought is was a Red state yes I am black but a Christian who believes in respecting others I was raised to love everyone but now Arizona is changing when I heard KRYSTEN the SENATOR say PHOENIX was a meth lab but she never cleaned it up and she WON ARIZONA IS BEAUTIFUL!

[@jwat2396]

What?

[@lancelotlink3907]

@@lindavick2646 The Phoenix area is filling up with California, Illinois and Oregon democrats. They ruined their states and now they are ruining Arizona.

[@bug2011]

Correct , but you take the chance of a road rager going nuts and shooting you.

[@darindonahue5901]

It's interesting that you say, everyone drives very very fast there, last time I was in Phoenix my first observation was how slow people drive on the freeways,

[@Hislittlelamb]

It depends on which freeway & time of day. The I-10 is usually faster traffic, whereas the N-S fwys (17, 51) have sections of max 55 mph. The closer you are to downtown the slower the posted speed limit. Speaking of fwy’s there aren’t enough of them. My daughter used to live west of the 303 & worked near Olive east of the 17. The quickest route was to take Olive all the way across the valley. The 10 was too far south & the 101 was too far north. I used to primarily take the fwy before moving to Phoenix. Now it’s mostly side roads.

[@realquiet3269]

Drove the 101, going 10 over and I was being passed on my right and left. People drive fast in AZ as highway patrol and local PD are busy with other crime or are understaffed.

[@michaeltipton5500]

I live in Washington State so Arizona would be the last place I would move to. My Sister moved there and tried her best to get everyone else to move there. She finally got sick of the heat and came back. She has a hard time handling it when it gets 90* here for the few days a year it does.

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

We lived in WA State for 25 years. I miss the summers, but the rain just got to be too much for us. I don’t enjoy the heat, it’s especially tough this time of year. You get acclimated and just tolerate it, knowing that it’ll pass in a couple months. Maybe someday I’ll be able to effort to be a snowbird and come back to WA for those beautiful summers.

[@roadrunner17lee66]

I had the same problem. Lived in Wa. State couldn’t stand the rain so we transferred back to Avondale Goodyear area and let me tell you it got way hotter than it did when I was a kid. We thought 101 was too hot. I can safely say I’m back in Wa. State and got used to the rain. Don’t go home to visit from late March to early Nov. and then it’s warm . 🥵🥵🥵🥵

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

@@roadrunner17lee66 My son still live up in Redmond WA - might need to pay him a visit if these 110 degree days stick around much longer. I do miss WA Summers!

[@michaeltipton5500]

@@LivingInPhoenixWestValley Been sunny and 80* everyday here. Only had a few days over 90*

[@amSportsPicks]

Born and raised in Arizona, left 1 1/2 years ago and don't plan on moving back. Way too many people relocated, cost of living is much higher than other places in the country, and the temperature 1/2 of the year is horrible.

[@michaelwas8549]

We have friends that have lived in Mesa for many years after having grown up in Western NY. They come back here and stay for all of July every year to escape the heat.

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

I don’t blame them. I would do the same if I could. It like walking into a furnace this time of year. I get up before the sun rises to get the dogs walked. It’s 90° at 5 o’clock in the morning. 🥵

[@Felix-rz5yu]

What about August and September??? It's hot in those months too??

[@chrisdjohnson314]

I just watched a few positive move to AZ vids...thought i was ready til i watched this.now im conflicted. As far as the excessive hot and dust

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

I'm not going to lie, July and August are pretty brutal. It's like walking out into a furnace. Wishing I could be a snow bird and stay someplace cooler in the Summer Months. We don't have the humidity that the midwest has. Sure when a summer storm comes through it kicks up a bit, but 20% is pretty average. October- May are splendid. It's a desert, so it's going to be dusty for sure. I also have a dog that goes in and out all day, so that's probably why the dust in my house is more so.

[@chrisdjohnson314]

​@LivingInPhoenixWestValley much thanks

[@riskyred5717]

Watched your video I live in Hudson, Iowa and I love it, very informative …I lived in Las Vegas for 32 years and helped build Phoenix and Tempe to what it is now. Just want to say your spot on of all you say, thank you. Can’t wait to move back to the desert 🌵 again. I will be looking for a good home deal 🔜

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Thank you! 😊 I look forward to helping you find that good home deal 😉

[@russberg900]

Lived in Phoenix my entire life and now looking to move. It’s becoming California with all its crime, high cost of housing, etc.

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

I haven't seen too much crime, but the housing costs are concerning. Love the Vet by the way. I've always wanted at '58

[@user-ph7jx2np2c]

Your video answered all my questions regarding living in AZ

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

That's good to hear. :)

[@alwaysgoodinthewoods]

For the speeding, do most have radar detectors? do the cops just not care? I thought this might be the video that turned me away but it all sounds good to me! Here in Canada everything is 3x or more in cost, no freedom, cracked windshields and rotted rusty cars within 10 years of purchase, no guns ( a pocket knife is generally frowned upon ) the water is terrible depending on where you are, crime and homelessness is getting extremely bad in any large city, the area I'm in southern ontario has been deemed "east detroit" no scorpions for the most part but tons of other nasty bugs in the short hot and humid summer and then terrible depressing winters for the other 8 months of the year..

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Hi @alwaysgoodinthewoods :). Regarding speeding, we don’t have a radar detector, we just stay with the flow of traffic. Yes, the flow of traffic when it’s not rush hour is 10-15 miles over the posted speed limit. The people who are typically getting pulled over are the ones that are going faster than the rest of the vehicle on the roadway has driving in and out of traffic. Don’t much have to worry about salt in the roads here, however if you travel north to Flagstaff, watch out for some serious potholes. This past year they got lots of snow and it really tore up the roads. Yes water here is terrible, a soft water & r/o are pretty necessary. I’ve lived in areas of the country where it’s gray sky’s for months. Love those areas and will visit them on the summer, but I would never move back. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if I can help you in your journey of living in the Phoenix area. I carry a hand gun with me 100% of the time 😉.

[@Zectifin]

My family never had allergies in Chicago. We moved here when I was a kid and we all have terrible allergies due to Bermuda grass.

[@obxjeepguy]

Lived in Avondale for a while in 2004. Absolutely enjoyed it. Except for the 3 week stretch of 114° weather, and the A/C in my Jeep crapped out and I had to drive it like that for 2 weeks. And do NOT reach out the window at freeway speeds thinking it’ll cool you off. That was a big mistake.

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Ya the hot stretches are brutal. Sorry to hear about the A/C in your jeep going out. I hope by now it’s fixed.

[@obxjeepguy]

@@LivingInPhoenixWestValley Oh yes. 2 weeks later it got fixed!

[@HikeBikeWalkRide]

The main reason not to move to Arizona is it is now in northern Mexico. And yes, I’m a resident of Arizona 😮and it has changed too much last few years. It’s not safe.

[@chadtep7571]

Well I’m born and raised in South Phoenix and in the past 6-7 years, there’s been a huge influx of white drug addicts that ripped the charm away from the area. The face of crime in Phoenix isn’t just Mexican illegals. Every group is well represented for pulling shenanigans.

[@ronniecarson8756]

The zombies on the street make it more unsafe. Not to mention the white supremacist rules the government and police departments. I've never had problems with Hispanic ppls.

[@iainblack2975]

Absolutely agree, and with Katie Hobb Knob and the bald headed astronaut in charge, it’s safe to say Az is F…….

[@PRECIADOR]

ODDLY ENOUGH THAT IS NOT ONE OF THE TOP 8 REASONS OF THE VIDEO. IT MUST NOT BE REALLY THAT SIGNIFICANT.

[@VeniVidiVici456]

Oddly enough, the FACT remains that AZ is a gateway for the Mexican cartels thanks to the Crime infested Biden admin. Refusing to secure the border in exchange for cheap, illegal democratic votes.

[@timblack9948]

Other sounds of freedom: tricked out cars, victims of converter thefts who insist on driving, 1000 watt car stereos, personal sound systems, fireworks as soon as they go on sale for those special events and gunshots.

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Lol! Facts.

[@dennisprice8798]

If Phoenix is 'a great place but not for everyone' then why post why not to live there? You could throw dart at any state and have a chance of hitting a 'worse place to live' area. IMHO 'worse' and best' places are mostly about getting clicks and a few bucks for the person posting them.

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

My channel is not monetized. I posted it because there are things about living here that people might not be fans of. It's one thing to come visit and vacation here, it's quite another to live here.

[@connie1070]

WATER is HORRIBLE. Surprised you spoke of water temp for bathing and not the water itself. I can’t speak for surrounding cities but Phoenix has the worst water I’ve ever experienced outside of a 3rd World Country. Standing Water goes skunk after a couple days. If you leave any dishes in the sink or clothes in the machine to soak after 2 days the whole house stinks of a nasty musk odor. The stench ruins your clothes because you can’t wash the smell out. The water will turn a milky white with a gross film on top. It doesn’t matter if its winter or summer, the water is horrible year round.

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

I did discuss the issue with the hard water in another one of my videos. It's so bad it does need to be repeated. Thank you so much for watching the video and I appreciate you commenting.

[@catsmack8102]

Wow! Russian Su-30 Flankers, banking over your back yard. Now that’s cool!😉

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Lol! They are always flying over our house and I can never get my phone and outside fast enough. So I didn’t have any footage for my video so I use some stock b-roll. Thank you for watching the video and paying close attention to the details 😉

[@PublicSafetyInc]

I found that pretty funny too. It just goes to how clueless she is and more so anyone that would take her advise.

[@07wrxtr1]

I went from Oregon to Phoenix. Enjoyed Gilbert - you have the riparian reserve there if you’re a bird nerd photographer. Also enjoyed the salt river wild horses. I think I made more friends in Phx in 2 years than the moody mobs of Portland in the past 20 years. It’s also nice seeing attractive people that actually try to take care of themselves. People in Phoenix also have hobbies other than being angry about Trump 24/7!! The parts I didn’t enjoy were the Nissan Altima drivers - for whatever reason they’re everywhere on hwy 60 on the eastside. They’re convinced that their vehicles are the world’s fastest most exotic high speed performance vehicles ever conceived of. If I were a cop in Phx - I would make it my life mission to impound and chapter 7 those people into financial oblivion! They’re easily worse than the annoying prius drivers of Portland! Funny part about Phoenix drivers is that they go fast but - they won’t actually race you from a stoplight. Always found that funny. The crime is real - I lived in both Gilbert and far far east mesa. Def one of those situations where you MUST have a garage if you care about your vehicle. The $300-$400 a month summer electric bills are real - choosing the right hvac filter is absolutely critical! Overall I had a good experience living there and enjoy visiting. I now live in Utah and appreciate a bit more seasonal balance… people here are wonderful For those wondering: I am conservative so not one of the Portland people that moved only to destroy the new areas. I got out of Portland after realizing that it’s truly a mental health hell being surrounded by depressed people and those who refuse to seek therapy for their unresolved mommy/daddy issues. I can say: a lot of very attractive nice women in Phoenix. Had no issues meeting going on dates 😇 I met my longterm girl I am keeping forever here in Utah tho! Thanks for the video and go see the horses!

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Thank you so much for the comments and the laughs. When you were commented about the Altima’s my mind was thinking, can they seriously be worse than Prius drivers lol… And then you made the comment about the annoying Prius drivers in Portland🤣. 100% fact! (Them and the dads driving minivans like they are corvettes lol!). I have several Portland PD officer friends that I am happy they either retire or got into positions to get them off them streets. Even if they get someone who care into office, it’s going to take years to get that City back on track. It’s too bad, it was a beautiful city. Enjoy a wonderful (4 seasons) life in Utah. I’ve heard it’s breathtaking there! And I will definitely go check out the Salt River Wild Horses this fall.

[@07wrxtr1]

@@LivingInPhoenixWestValley Yeah the wild horses are fun! You can kayak the river if you can arrange a car shuttle with some friends. Best way to see the horses! The Prius drivers in Portland are very passive aggressive while also insulting your intelligence with their not so imaginative dirty bumper stickers forcing you to mentally burn calories on their emotionalism mental health issues. ;-) When you're in the middle lane on the 60 minding your own business and an Altima with a primer black hood passes you at 120+ - I used to commute from Gilbert to downtown...saw that a few times per week, and I have a decently fast vehicle! Sadly I think Portland is so far down the path of marxism I think that many people will have to lose their homes in order to understand the longterm implications of voting based upon emotions and what the public school system told them. It's verymuch a theology!! KATU news has a "fun" story about a leftist that cannot sell his property due to the homeless camps - it's fun watching people like him absolutely refuse to link voting choices vs. results.

[@Cygnusx199]

What is the best hvac filter?

[@07wrxtr1]

@@Cygnusx199 It depends on the system/age of system/etc - I would go with a higher flow option for summer for sure. What you don't want to do is get one that has too much filtration thus slowing the flow and putting strain on the compressor. Go with whatever is recommended by your system - just be careful to not get one of them that is overly restrictive. You're better off changing more often > more restrictive filter. There are guides online and I'd also lookup whatever the manufacture of yours says for recommendation. Obviously if you have pets - that's another story... but I'd go on the side of less restrictive flow in order to keep those bills down (well - SRP will gouge ya no matter what so! GL!).

[@Zectifin]

my Altima is the most high performance exotic high speed vehicle thank you very much.

[@billredding2000]

Constitutional Carry - a huge positive for AZ and a good reason to move there. A negative, however, is we've been seeing AZ (used to be Republican/conservative) voters choosing liberal Democrat governors lately -- IMO, those two "concepts" do not AT ALL mix well. :-( I'm in TX now (moved back here from CO back in October 2022, when I couldn't find a suitable property to BUY there), but am hoping to move back to CO (Springs) in 2.5-3 years when/if the housing market there becomes more affordable. The MAIN obstacle (for me) is the currently too-high mortgage interest rates (almost 8%, even for VA loans it's over 7%) coming down BIG-time...and secondly, more supply to bring down home prices as well. Until then, I'm preparing financially to be in the best shape possible (by late 2025/early 2026) when going for a mortgage pre-qualification letter. BTW...TX is Constitutional Carry also -- but only fairly recently. -- BR

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Thanks so much watching and commenting on the video. I’m sure we’ll see interest rate come down some after the new year with the up coming election. We nearly moved to TX to be closer to my family…but Phoenix made more sense for my husbands job. I wish you the best in your upcoming move back to CO. It’s sure is beautiful there.

[@billredding2000]

@@LivingInPhoenixWestValley Thanks. If I just look at numbers only, it makes absolutely NO financial sense to move back to more expensive CO (Springs). It DOES make financial sense to stay in West TX (ELP) to buy a property here: 1. Way lower homes prices than CO (even though they HAVE gone up some). 2. I get a 100% property tax exemption (not so in CO). Given TX's HIGH property taxes, that's nice to have (reduces my monthly house pay't by hundreds of dollars). CO property taxes are way lower but lately I've noticed they seem to be going quite a LOT, in some cases 2X/3X what they were earlier But whatever they are, I have to pay them in CO. :-( Still, I prefer CO even if it's "just a tad" (!) more expensive. Sometimes, it's about MORE than just the money. ;-) BTW, a few years back I WAS looking into moving to AZ (and was looking at Las Vegas, NV, as well)...my home AZ home search was North Scottsdale (a condo in the Grayhawk area), Anthem and Fountain Hills. But given I DO miss not having 4 (and distinct!) seasons, AZ is out, as would be also-considered HI (Summer all years long), and staying here in West TX...UNLESS for whatever reasons I do that. However, if I DID move to AZ, those same areas around Phoenix would likely again be on my Short List. Enjoy your "sunshine" (aka: oven, "a dry heat") there in AZ...I know I am as while out & about in my truck recently, the outside temperature dash gauge showed 110F. I usually expect to to be only 106 (June/July) on a fairly regular basis here...but that day I was given 4 degrees higher to "enjoy." I'm sure I did. ;-) -- BR

[@larryc1616]

You like Qtard ricki lake?🤡👈 😂 💙🇺🇲💙

[@CMDROldDuck]

The housing market is an absolute mess... I blame all these AirBnBs and corporate-owned rentals.

[@beatrizsmith7293]

Homeless everywhere. The streets can't handle the amount of cars on the road. It's so difficult to drive. People drive crazy crazy, reckless. It's super hot. Scorpions. We found them in thr home.

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

I'm so sorry you found scorpions in your home. :( not fun. Our homelessness is minimal compared to other cities in the country.

[@atmesbeejane]

I agree with you. People here are probably the worst drivers I have ever seen. Can't wait to move to Dallas next weekend. I'm sure their drivers are far more polite and drive like they do in California and in Pennsylvania. That is one thing I will not miss about this city.

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

@@atmesbeejane - have a safe move to Dallas. It’s a cool city!

[@bruh-so8vp]

homeless everywhere? Go to California or anywhere on the west coast then tell me about homeless.

[@jamesmcclane9333]

You can always move back to where you came from

[@pokevenom314]

Lived in AZ for 25 yrs. Heat was always terrible. The culture is very antisocial and unfriendly. No weather. And the unbelievably high rent finally forced me out

[@randywatson5280]

You have to clean your house dust it out that's everyday not every 3 days if you get a chip on your windshield call the insurance they will fix it

[@EM-yn1wd]

People don't just drive fast here, they are the rudest, craziest, dangerous drivers I have everr experienced (and I'm from L.A.). If you try and just drive the normal speed limit in the slow lane, they will get on your ass and dangerously tailgait you for miles, even if there are 3 other fast lanes they can use. Rude, scary and stupid.

[@JamesBoren]

Good video Lynette. THANKS! > 🙂

[@JamesBoren]

@Lynette Jackson I have done videos just like this one of yours, but the subject matter was MONTANA, my home state. Like stated, you did a great job! Keep up the great work Lynette > 🙂

[@shockjay]

For #6, I tend to think of it as an extended version of "Top Gun". No big deal.

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Exactly! I love it!

[@jimrauber5431]

Arizona has some times of the year where it’s a little rough but generally extremely nice climate low allergies, low allergies compared to areas I’ve lived in Northern Nevada and Montana of course California two rock chips are very low compared to anywhere that has snow but I know everybody has their own opinion I have spent a lot of time in the desert though

[@Zectifin]

I never had allergies until I came to Phoenix. Bermuda grass sucks.

[@jimshoe402]

Very Nice my Sister lives there.The Dust kills me the Volcano on the Big Island as in NEVER.😁😁

[@TomasG42]

Lived there 17 years. Roaches? Theyre everywhere but they call them " waterbugs". Except the big American cockroaches that come out of the sewers into your home in Mesa when they treat the sewers to try to kill them. Taxes are low but auto license registrations fees are astronomical as is auto insurance compared to some other states.

[@user-kk2xv4dt6h]

Valley fever forgot to mention

[@roadrunner17lee66]

I was born and raised for 19+ years in Avondale and those are right on the button that needs to be explained very clearly to anyone wishing to move to the west valley. I usually warn them about valley fever also. As a great many have no idea what that is. And most of my friends are in Nursing , never practiced in a state such as Arizona and still have no idea what it is. But otherwise you covered it well.🌹🙋‍♀️

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@houstonfirefox]

Valley Fever? Inquiring minds...

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

@@houstonfirefox Valley Fever is a fungal infection that acts much the same as a respiratory infection. Typically effects the lungs in humans, however in pets it’s can cause all sorts of strange symptoms as the fungus can travel to their brains and cause neurological issues.

[@houstonfirefox]

@@LivingInPhoenixWestValley Interesting! Sounds like they have a bit of that running around in California too 🤣 I'm moving to West Texas on 180 acres so I'm sure there are a lot of similarities with regards to the arid living arrangements.

[@onewolf1959]

Thats some Great info to have, Thanks. How about the Higher elevations in AZ.?

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Thank you :). Flagstaff is near 7000 feet, the highest city in our state. Higher elevations tend to be cooler than down here in the valley. What information in particular would you like to know about the higher elevations in AZ? If I don’t have the answers, I’m sure I can easily find out for you.

[@Saoirse-yt1re]

Damn, no one said anything about the mountain lions and scorpions??????😮.. the drivers license don't expire for 37 yrs!!!

[@rubyjuly723]

Great video! I would love for you to review Sun City West and Sun City Grand.

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Thank you @rubyjuly723. Yes - Sun City communities are on my list. Going to have to get those videos shot early in the morning to beat heat. 😉🥵

[@rubyjuly723]

@@LivingInPhoenixWestValley Super!

[@Odinarcade00]

Lmao cracked windshields are not exclusive to Phoenix. Allergies are everywhere. Freeway traffic is fast everywhere….just stay in the right lane as a courtesy to the angry drivers. Open carry is everywhere never seen anyone step up and save anyone though. Honestly the trade offs are not bad if you already live in the south. Arizona is probably the most free state in the south.

[@user-dd4ly2kq7e]

Thank u for making this video I appreciate it

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Thank you! 😊 I’m working this week to create more content.

[@user-ih2rb6sx3n]

Ok, are we not going to talk about Phoenicians wearing jeans and sweaters when it's 100+ ? Yes, it's a dry heat Susan but it's still 100! 🥵 Shocks me very single time!

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

🤣- There is no way I would were jeans and sweater when it's that hot out. I did just pack my sweaters away for the season and will bring them back out in November 😉

[@tomstrainterminal]

I guess you overlooked the absolute worst thing about Phoenix.......the heat. I've been there in August and there is no way on earth I would ever even consider moving to Phoenix, just saying..........

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

I figured that one was a given lol. This summer has been brutal. I wanted to point out things people may not be aware of 😉

[@thulsa5218]

August is the worst month for sure. July may be hotter temp wise but August humidity makes it unbearable.

[@wernerdanler2742]

Haha. We have most of those things here in Vegas. Nellis AFB is in the northeast corner of town. I lived under their flight path for 10 years. Now I live close to Harry Reid airport. In the winter when the prevailing wind is out of the north they come close to us taking off. I have yet to see a scorpion but roaches are starting to be a problem. I've gone 90 to keep up with traffic. I love driving fast@ 😂😅😂 Except now I don't have a car. Housing prices are skyrocketing and rent is not cheap. Arkansas anyone? 😅 Oh ya. July was 110+ every day.

[@manher4335]

Excellent video, I learned quite a bit. LOL to be honest i can probably tolerate the scorpions, but I wonder if the big centipedes are just as common? Those things move and flail quickly, especially if you startle them without knowing. They make me nervous lol

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Centipedes creep me out. I’m sure there are centipedes but I’ve never seen them here where we live. Don’t jinx us lol 😉. The lizards 🦎and geckos are what move quickly, but they mean us not harm & eat insects.

[@manher4335]

@@LivingInPhoenixWestValley Haha thank you so much for the response, the "don't jinx us" gave me a good chuckle which I needed lol. I appreciate it😄

[@deanvoss7098]

My new favorite vacation is Arizona... TO FLIPPIN HOT🔥 to live there.

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Yes - June-August is pretty brutal! 🔥🥵

[@jayfishman7694]

Got to love all the negative comments from people who moved to AZ from Cali. I hear Cali is so desperate they might even pay you to return. And the cost of inbound U-Hauls are far cheaper than all the outbound ones. Cry me a river.

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Right?! Most those people are just plain unhappy, no matter where they live they'll find something to complain about. I saw a video on Instagram title 'Where the California Exodus is settling" with lines leaving CA and what states they are moving to. WA, OR, NV, AZ, TX and CO were the top of the list.

[@NordGermanicEmpire]

American allies actually get their training done at the air base here in Glendale around the globe that's why you hear so much jet traffic from the Air Force Base.

[@lindafogarty3924]

There are a lot of roaches in Arizona I assure you. I lived there in my twenties and saw many.

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

I have seen them a few times, and some clients have had issues in Sun City, but not any thing like I saw them in places like Norfolk VA when I went to visit a friend there. You turned the light on in the kitchen and dozens would scatter. 😖

[@NordGermanicEmpire]

thankfully I never became a victim of allergies although I did have some what allergies from my home state but only because of the reason we had a few Winters that were warmer than usual but when I eventually got used to the living down here in Arizona they disappeared.

[@MagnumMike44]

I like #7 - I am an Arizona native, and I carry a concealed weapon, in fact if I lived in another state that restricted 2nd amendment freedom, that would give me a reason to move to Arizona, maybe not Phoenix but other areas around it.

[@timward3116]

Great video! I have some clarifications/additions for the viewer: 1. The filthy air somewhat cleaner on the weekend due to reduced traffic and the fact the landscapers aren't blowing dirt into the air and all over your car with their leaf blowers. 2. Don't depend on public transportation in the Phoenix area. Bus waits are long and unpleasant - and that futuristic choo-choo train probably won't get you anywhere you need to go. 3. Black widows and brown recluses are as plentiful (maybe more plentiful) than scorpions. 4. Never expect a driver to be courteous. Safety tip: don't signal your intention, since this will lead drivers behind you to speed up. The MVD's Rules of the Road requires you to follow the speed limit but not impede the flow of traffic. I asked the MVD which rule applies when everyone is driving 20-30 mph over the speed limit. Their answer was: "We don't interpret the law. Consult the local law enforcement agency." Your tax dollars at work. So when you get in the car, ask yourself, "Do I feel lucky?" 5. 90% of houses are one of three shades of brown stucco (to mask the dirt) slathered over chicken wire and styrofoam, and have a garage door that overpowers any other architectural feature. So when you take pictures for friends back east, clarify for them that, no, you don't live in a garage. Yes, some nice homes from olden times are in lush green neighborhoods - but you probably can't afford them. And yes, there will be those older homes with two pickup trucks (one usually missing a wheel) in a dirt front yard, but you probably don't want them.

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Thank you so much for the input. Yes their are some fabulous homes on areas of Phoenix. They sure knew how to build beautiful homes back in those days.

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

lol you make it sound like an absolute shit hole. yet so many people do move here and always have, our population is growing rapidly . In my opinion the only thing that sucks about Arizona is the people moving here from everywhere else running up the cost of living and crowing the streets.

[@MrMacky-co6zn]

It is senseless to waste our resources by building a city in the desert and then pleading for everyone else's help when you run out of water and the heat finally becomes absolutely unliveable.

[@pauliedi6573]

Dust but no mud No mosquitos Rocks hit windshields better than bullets get bulletproof glass No allergies when below zero

[@joniarmel7308]

I love Arizona.

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Me too! 🌴🧡🌵

[@stkmktfan]

The school system in AZ is in the lowest 5 of the country. The school system sucks.

[@johnschultz1710]

As my daughter said the freeways are great in AZ because they don't spend money on schools!

[@Hendomania]

just because you said dont move there im moving there now

[@mcds54]

We moved from Northern CA to Maricopa 2+ years ago. Drivers here are either drunk or think they are entitled... watch out for road rage... and guns. This is truly the wild west. You make lots of valid points... great video!

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Thank you for each watching and commenting. Yes - crazy drivers. And I thought California drivers were bad 😌. I think it’s a lot of distracted drivers too. I do hope you are loving it here. (Besides this crazy heat 🥵). Helped my neighbors find a home in Maricopa when they moved here. Love the smaller town feel.

[@iainblack2975]

And please go back to California

[@seedaveskate]

If you don't like guns go back to california

[@VeniVidiVici456]

Thanks to the Mexican illegals cartels infesting AZ with high crime.

[@user-cv4jy9qt2o]

i don't get this part with "crazy drivers" in AZ. There are some websites with the title like "10 States with the best and worst behaved drivers" and it says AZ took 3rd place of the best drivers. 1st one Tennessee, 2nd one Oregon. @@LivingInPhoenixWestValley

[@billmusik9794]

OMG dust. Oh no rock. Oh no bugs. Oh no like the Autobahn, and Jets oh my . Gun Smoke???

[@azinkspot]

Why would anyone ever move back ? Especially to the part of the valley your in ! If your ever lucky enough to get out of Arizona you ‘ll never miss it ! There is nothing in the west !

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

We moved back because the area we were living became over run with homeless and the City/State wasn't doing anything about it. Every City has it's pros and cons, bottom line for us was safety and getting to sunshine. The West Valley is beautiful and every thing is fresh and new where we live.

[@SophisticatedDogCat]

How can one be “lucky” to move elsewhere unless you’re on probation? It’s a free country. You can pack up and go whenever you please.

[@spinninggood]

its VERY expensive....getting to be like California.

[@rampar77]

#1 for me would be the August dust tat covered my cars outside. #7 is a crazy one too to see people with open carry guns.

[@mottmortgagepros]

Great video Lynette! Love it!!

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Thank you Tina ♡

[@landscape674]

its not decoration along the freeways, its ground cover.

[@iainblack2975]

Plus Phoenix city bus stops have homeless sleeping where people need to actually wait for the bus in this hell hole heat.

[@captaintaggart8666]

Ya this is fact

[@crand20033]

It's true they are running out of water in Arizona. Can't build more houses.

[@blobeyeordie]

And yet car washes are popping up everywhere you go.

[@wesalmeidarestorations8128]

Constitution carry, does that mean you do not have to have a permit to carry?

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Yes Sir 🙂, no permits needed here. Need to be 18 years or older to open carry and 21 years or older to conceal carry.

[@crand20033]

I'm allergic to dust. So glad I didn't move there.

[@jawaidqureshi2402]

Informative Video

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Thank you :)

[@bbaz6729]

As a lifelong resident of Arizona, not only do I not think it's a good place to move; I also think everyone who's moved here in the last 40 years should leave.

[@jhalle3786]

Also the west valley is the absolute worst part of phoenix. Like omg . Peoria , surprise.. lol

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Lol! Have you been to Mesa?

[@jhalle3786]

Yes it’s a dump . Not a nice city

[@youdonntknowonehartway1583]

It's hot, it's hot, it's hot, it's hot, its hot, it's hot, it's hot!

[@katavenger]

The biggest problem here is people moving from California.

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

People move here from all over the country...yes we have a lot coming here from California. I only have a problem with those that move here and bring their negative mindsets. We love AZ and don't need those far left policies ruining our state.

[@katavenger]

Good point, they should not move here and make it as big as mess as California.@@LivingInPhoenixWestValley

[@doznoff]

#1 katy hobbs

[@stinkletoes8285]

Live through a Canadian winter..Then lets see you complain about arizona..

[@garyking6365]

landscapers blowing dirt into the air and all over your car, house, lungs, patio furniture etc. with their leaf blowers. They need to be outlawed. Just leave it on the ground. We don't need to be breathing that stuff.

[@nadia4990]

Do you charge, I'm planning to come in September

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

Hello Nadia. Are you planning to rent or buy? Buyers don't get charged as their fee is paid by the listing agents company. I can explain that more on a zoom call. Feel free to reach out to me via email [e-mail] or by calling me at [phone].

[@206remyboyz7]

Im planning to buy in the Phoenix in the near future. I would like more insight if possible

[@richardrangel207]

Yup hot water + + side turn off your water heater lol😅

[@James-jx5uc]

Sounds like a good place to be and have you heard of Ashley wineland she is a young country singer she's lives in that area she's on KZbin and Facebook

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

I had not heard of Ashley Wineland, but I’m following her now 😉.

[@James-jx5uc]

@@LivingInPhoenixWestValley Thank you I just love her BEAUTIFUL voice

[@jhalle3786]

Few things. One , your listing the most minor reasons ever . There’s 100 bigger reasons it to move to this landfill . Two, why on gods earth would you move away then deliberately move back to this wasteland? You had almost 48 better options. Not to bright.

[@randywatson5280]

Actually I'm going to buy one af1 I love airplanes and scorpions

[@barb736]

Move to wherever you want. So there's dust..so there's bugs don't tell people don't move to AZ..There's some beautiful country here in AZ. There's bugs.. dirt..traffic in every city..why don't you do something on California..New York....just saying

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

I don't live in California or New York. I live in Phoenix area and the channel is to provide information to people looking to relocate here. Thanks for watching the video and your comment. They are always appreciated.☺

[@davejarvis7522]

Your right don't move there. Dont need to watch this video--- it's very dangerous

[@deborahcallihan7472]

Russian SU-22 jets? That is the pic you showed of the two jets.

[@philharmonicusmaximus5158]

The “Sound of Freedom”?! You’ve gotta be joking. More like the sound of Imperialism or Military Industrial Complex.

[@jonhenke1504]

When you talk about number three and the bugs and you talked about having a lanai around your pool and you said it's a lovely state but you wouldn't move there, what state are you talking about cuz you never said???? You just talked about roaches and said you wouldn't move there even though it's a lovely state????

[@leslietayloriii8405]

Thank you for all your advice Karen

[@SophisticatedDogCat]

Why are you calling her a Karen…?

[@sandrareese1009]

TUCSON,planning on joining my B.F. ...I need a FARM...

[@LivingInPhoenixWestValley]

My cousin and his wife are realtors in Tucson. Give them a call. They are great! Katie Wray 1(402)990-3971. Or Chris Wray [phone]. Let them know I sent you 😉 (ps we are not related to the FBI director lol)

[@baotran6273]

Hell no it’s too hot