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Phoenix, IMO. While both cities are growing, Denver has already hit its peak. That's not to take anything from Denver, but Phoenix has a lot more going for it growth-wise. I'd prefer to live in Denver, though.
I really don't know. I live in Phoenix and love it, so I will say Phoenix; although both are exceptional cities..I have been to Denver a few times, very small and isolated, I don't like that.
Phoenix, IMO. While both cities are growing, Denver has already hit its peak. That's not to take anything from Denver, but Phoenix has a lot more going for it growth-wise. I'd prefer to live in Denver, though.
How has Denver hit it's peak? Maybe the prices might slow down growth a bit, but the area still has more than enough room to grow
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I really don't know. I live in Phoenix and love it, so I will say Phoenix; although both are exceptional cities..I have been to Denver a few times, very small and isolated, I don't like that.
Phoenix isn't much closer to anything and Denver isn't small. It's a medium sized city
How has Denver hit it's peak? Maybe the prices might slow down growth a bit, but the area still has more than enough room to grow
Phoenix isn't much closer to anything and Denver isn't small. It's a medium sized city
Denver metro is a pretty good size (geographically)
Denver isn't a short weekend drive to many large cities like Phx is.
Phoenix city center is booming and growing at a rapid pace. It will grow because of its cheap COL, warm weather and booming tech sector as well as growth in its University population.
IMO Phoenix will continuously outpace Denver in growth and progress. Denver will always have the benefit of being the only major population center in any direction for hundreds of miles while boasting an enormous international airport and housing an airline. Phoenix used to have US Airways and is instead a hub for American Airlines at a decently large airport. Phoenix has to compete with LA, SD and LV.
I've lived in both metros I prefer Phx personally but Denver does have a bright future with a lot of positive qualities that shouldn't be discounted.
They both of bright futures but they have different positive qualities that will send them in different directions.
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I think the phx boosters are a little off base! Denver is growing where it matters most! High end jobs, mass transit, far more urban CBD. All phx is doing is gobbling up land. Besides, it was mentioned about phx airport. Denver has the larger and busier airport! That will not change either! Plus our Intel and Aerospace industry is still amongst the largest and best in the US! Denver is far more progressive and growing where it matters most! Plus a healthier and more educated work force to boot!
Denver. Its a pretty cool city, phoenix is nice, but everything looks the same and the downtown is pretty lame, skyline wise.
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