Adjusting To Life In The Desert

If you are over 65, don't have young children, don't need a job, and don't mind be victimized by criminals then Tucson, Arizona is your choice to live and …. probably die according to Forbes Magazine. Arizona is a solid-red state and it follows that Phoenix is too, since it is the state capital and the seat of government (note though, that Tucson, which is 120 miles to the southeast, is decidedly liberal). If you feel you are home anytime you see mountains, you'll be completely captivated in by Tucson.

We considered the average income for each city on our list as well as the percentage of residents who attended some college, since this can directly affect wages. It generally costs more in time and money to set up and fund a revocable living trust than to simply write a will.

While Flagstaff is certainly part college town, it really is SO much more than that, and I consider it to be VERY family friendly. I've never been to Boulder, so I can't compare, but I do love living here in Flagstaff. With the average studio apartment going for around $700 per month ($300 cheaper than the national average) and overall lower real estate prices, Arizona is a more affordable option for warm-weather lovers.

We know people who retired in many of these areas and have discussed pros and cons with them over the years. Cost of living index in Phoenix is 20.27% lower than in Paris. Regardless of your feelings on gentrification, there is a ton of it happening life in arizona the city of Phoenix.

Once you're acclimated to high altitude, you'll notice some distinct pros and cons to living there. We coordinate local and long distance moving services in Phoenix and we would love to help. In San Diego , I equated my family's happiness with our big and beautiful house, our suburban neighborhood with our fun-loving neighbors and grassy park, and the temperate weather of our beloved adopted hometown.