Globe vs. Payson (Phoenix, Young: coop, living in, shop)

[crazyme4878]

We are moving to Young, which means we need to choose either Globe or Payson to do most of our shopping and errands. According to one person, they can make the drive in about the same time, even though the mileage is shorter to Payson (they complained about the washboard road to Payson, but I didn't think it was that bad).

I think I would like the drive to Payson more...not sure if I should use that in choosing, though. I will need to choose within the next couple weeks, so I can pick out a bank. (Hmm...I should probably see if there are banks in both locations).

We like to shop local, don't shop at Walmart, would like a coop or "natural foods" store--just to give you a little bit of an idea of our shopping habits. Oh, a good coffee shop to treat myself at would be a super bonus, too!

If you had the choice, which would you pick?

[observer53]

Of course there are banks in both places (likely some of the same ones, which would be convenient if you ended up shopping in both places). Limited choices compared to larger cities, though, I assume.

I'd wonder if either has a "natural foods" store... limited population tends not to support those things. I'll be curious to see what folks who are more familiar with both places can tell you about that!

There was a really nice little coffee stand in Payson, but my last drive through there, I didn't notice it...not sure if it is still there.

[MichaelinWA]

I know that Wells Fargo and BofA are in both towns. Not sure why one would need to necessarily "choose" one city or the other, for shopping, though. Why not go to both? Living in Young, the variety will be a highlight of your life - just kidding.

The Rim Country is a pleasant place to be in the dead of summer, but Globe doesn't get as hot as Phoenix by any means.

I remember seeing a little health products place called Back to Basics, or something like that, in Payson. Not certain about their food selection, though. You'll find the aforementioned Wal-Mart in both towns, but Payson seems to have a little more types of shopping in general, perhaps because so many residents have moved there recently from urban areas?

We have gone to a coffee shop called Vida e Caffe in Globe as recently as last year, and it was pretty good. But I'm sure there is a decent cup to be had in Payson somewhere...

[ArizonaBear]

If using just the 'metric' of amenities: I would pick Payson over Globe----------never mind that on a personal level, I prefer the latter town.

[crazyme4878]

Originally Posted by observer53

Of course there are banks in both places (likely some of the same ones, which would be convenient if you ended up shopping in both places).

Oops--my bad. I was just rereading my post as I went to see the new ones here, and realized I didn't phrase that sentence well...and bang! you nailed me on it! I meant the same bank in both locations!

Originally Posted by MichaelinWA

I know that Wells Fargo and BofA are in both towns. Not sure why one would need to necessarily "choose" one city or the other, for shopping, though. Why not go to both? Living in Young, the variety will be a highlight of your life - just kidding.

Thank you for all your great info. My main reason to pick "one" is for banking--even though we do most of it online. But I also figured I should choose one town and get to know it really well, at least at first. Plus, good coffee and lattes are my psychelogical crutch, so I don't want to go to one location for a few months, only to find that the other town has awesome coffee--something I could potentially find out from all you nice folks! I know, I know, such an emphasis on a cup of coffee, but you are right...I am going to be living in Young!

Maybe Payson more in the summer and Globe more in the winter? Ah...I'm looking forward to exploring! I love moving!

[rambrush]

Payson is the place to be, Globe is the Gila county seat though. So in the olden days anyway if you had county business and lived in Payson you had a road trip to get things done.