Unless you really like desert and the proximity to LA, Las Vegas, Gran Canyon, San Diego, skiing (All of these are really cool), then Atlanta wins! Many people in Phoenix are from CA so they don't want to live far from their family. I lives in both city. I have to be in Phoenix because it pays for what I do for a living more here. But if I have to take my job out of the deciding factors, or for most people, Atlanta is better overall. (I hate to say this because I want to see Phoenix grow and I want to see more people to move here
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Below are the pros of living in Atlanta:
1. International hub-- cheaper air tickets to other places in the country or other nearby countries. Friends and familys are more likely to stop by and see you...
2. Culturally, Atlanta wins. A lot more diversity-- In phoenix, it's mostly latinos and white (in general). In Atlanta, there is mixture of black, white, Asian, latino cultures, and Brazilians and etc.. so when there are more diversity, there are more ethnic restaurants and ethnic places..
3. I missed the Southern hospitality there in Atlanta-- I don't care how fake it is .. but the hugs and strangers calling me "honey, sweetie" make me feel so good!! People are more personable in Atlanta.
4. More nightclubs and entertainments there.
5. Phoenix is more sprawling than Atlanta. It is more difficult and time-consuming to travel from one side to the other
6. Despite GA having higher income tax, Phoenix sale taxes are very high-- 10%. (For now), gas is cheaper in Atlanta. Considering that the Phoenix area is so sprawling, you will have to drive longer distance-- ending up paying more gas.
And "for now", you don't have to pay GA sales tax if you purchase on Amazon. Amazon starts charging tax for Arizona's resident now.
Some few pros for Phoenix:
1. Better weather. I hate winter with passion. I hate the "mild" winter in Atanta-- Anything below 40F is unbearable. I love heat even at 110 F! Phoenix has better weather overall.
2. Atlanta traffic is a worse than phoenix.
3. Better parking spaces around the city--- of course, coz it is more spread-out than Atalnta.
4. Phoenix looks a lot cleaner but it does not matter much to me...
I read some people claim that Atlanta is "bible belt" Not necessarily true. GA as a whole -- yes.. but Atlanta is more liberal than most past of the states. Many people in Phone is very religious as well.
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