Where to move? (Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott: rental, how much, month to)

[MotleyCrew]

I would rent for a time before making a final decision. We love AZ but the summers are intense at first until you get used to them and I am not sure you really get used to them. There are so many nice areas to choose from you will have to come and take some time to poke around.

[hellohellfroze]

So what's Lake Havasu like?
Also in response to what other people are saying I know some people that live / have lived in Tuscon so I guess I can ask them.
From what I'm seeing though is that if I'm a "transplant" I won't be very welcomed.

[hellohellfroze]

Also the more I read on these forums the less I want to move to Arizona...

[Debbie SE MI]

I love it here, I'm very new to the Verde Valley relocating Dec 1 2008 from SE Michigan. You really should visit this area, the people are friendly the area is beautiful.
Debbie N AZ

[hellohellfroze]

Thank you very much Debbie I'm glad to hear you like it. I too will be coming from SE Michigan.

[saffordpastor]

Originally Posted by hellohellfroze

I'm planning on moving to Arizona in about a year. I just can't decide on the city. Coming from another state I really don't have the "inside scoop" on the reputation of the cities in Arizona. I'm looking for a city with medical job opportunities (which I assume should be easy to find). Also for a place that is a safe to raise a (future) family in and has average priced homes($300k and below is my budget). I really don't mind 100+ degree weather at all. Any advice? Thank you

Look at Safford....not real big. but real nice.

[Debbie SE MI]

So where is SE MI are you located? I came from Flat Rock in the Downriver area about 20 min south of Taylor.
Debbie N AZ

[mesha73]

When I move I will be coming from Jackson. I soooo wish it were already 5 years from now so I could make the move. Or better yet, I wish I could win the lottery and I would be there in less than a heart beat. I am going to have to check out Verde Valley. I think I have talked to you once before Debbie.

[Ebtehaal]

Thank you

Looking for a safe place

[observer53]

Originally Posted by hellohellfroze

So basically from what I'm reading I shouldn't move to Arizona?

I wouldn't say that at all, but there is no substitute for coming here and looking around. Opinions on an Internet forum are not nearly as reliable as your own eyes and ears. You can do some long-distance research with employers to get you started (hospitals, anyway, and job advertisements), but when it comes to making choices about where to live and work in a very varied state, it would certainly be best to do some looking on your own.

I think the advice to get information from more recent transplants is right, when it comes to the kinds of issues that come up in adjusting after a long distance move. But, opinions/advice from long term residents you talk to when you visit will add some additional perspective. So, talk to everybody, and good luck!