Pros and Cons of Living in Arizona 

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

I moved to az found a job in 2days

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you! Answered all my questions. 👍

Arizona the new future California

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

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

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

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

THANKS for the tips!😊

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

This channel kicks ass

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

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

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

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

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

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

Awesome channel. Cheers 🍻

Good one. I like the edit

Great video, Greg!! Love the new intro.

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

I love Arizona

Cool. Good vibe.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You seriously have a great voice!

Great Video Sir!

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

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

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

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

Good video. Thank you.

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

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

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

I love your videos

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ur awesome bro. 👊🏼

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Love Az 🌵

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

I love Arizona!

always good and an honest assessment of AZ

Any concerns for snakes or spiders.

No longer looking to move to east California.

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

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

Great videos man. Thanks for the info. When I get out there I would love to 🎥.

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

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

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

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

Do you own the channel Island Hopper tv?

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

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

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

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

what should I do or know before moving to arizona because now I am waiting for immigration interview. Like to know Driving, do and dont, ... How to make my life less stressful and easy to get used to at there.... I am feeling nervous for moving to new place for living ... I am Cambodia ... please help me

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

Great video! I immediately recognized the construction on Rittenhouse since I drive that quite often. :)

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

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

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

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

My husband i we own land near St John. We live in South Florida. We been talking about moving to our property and Making AZ our new home. Can you or anyone reading this. Give us some insight on the weather in that part of AZ. I see online so many different views on weather on says its nice and good for gardening. Others say its bad. Any insight about St John. Concho Az. Great video.

Thanks! AZ is great and attractive! So tired from NYC

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

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

I am retired we love Suncity