I currently live in Denver, as I have most of my life. I'm young (24) & recently divorced with 2 children. I'm wanting a 'fresh start' in life for myself & my kids, and I'd really love for that to happen in AZ. I've visited Flagstaff a couple times a child, but don't remember enough about the trips to help make a decision. I'd prefer to live around Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and even further down to Chandler, but I'm not sure which city suites a person in my situation. I've found a few job opportunites for the field I'm in, so that's not a concern for me at the moment, and doing my research, home prices are insanely cheaper in the Phoenix area than they are here in Denver. The quality of the schools & the proximity to shopping and all that is the most important, but safety & cost of living is important too. Anyone have any suggestions as to what city may work the best for a young, single mom who knows no one in the state?
BTW - I am taking a 3 day trip to Phoenix the first weekend of May to get a feel for the area before I make any big plans.