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Old 12-14-2007, 12:21 PM
 
Location: Arizona
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Where I work, I deal with alot of people from every walk of life. And the conversation of, "Where yah from?" always arises.
What I've realized after being in this position for almost 2 years now, is that ALOT of people from Illinois come to Arizona. Why are so many Illinoisans attracted to AZ?!
I also meet alot of people from Oregon, California & Texas, but Illinois definately take the number 1 spot.
And EVERY now & then I'll come across someone from an oddball state like Florida or Pennsylvania.
I've been pondering this for quite a while & just can't put my finger on it.....

Oh, yes, I'm one also who is guilty of leaving MO/IL for Arizona
BUT TRUST THIS, I am coming back!!

Last edited by collected_eve; 12-14-2007 at 12:22 PM.. Reason: duuuuuhh, brain fart!
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Old 12-14-2007, 12:28 PM
 
Location: Tower Grove East, St. Louis, MO
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Probably the weather. Some people can't handle a little cold
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Old 12-14-2007, 12:31 PM
 
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This is a chicken-or-the-egg type of question. Arizona is really attractive to people from in Illinois (Chicagoans in particular) because a lot of people from Illinois already live there. I couldn't tell you how that started, but it's something that is now a well-defined migration pattern. I always found Florida fascinating because certain enclaves attract people from certain areas even though the real estate prices are in the same tier. Chicagoans and Midwesterners dominate Naples and lot of Central and Southwest Florida, while New Yorkers and East Coast natives flock to Palm Beach and the Miami area. People just tend to like being around people that have similar backgrounds.
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Old 12-14-2007, 12:44 PM
 
Location: Phoenix metro
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I cant explain it either, its a strange phenomonon. There is a strong tie between the two states for some odd reason. Ive had several family/friends move to AZ too, but most ended up coming back.
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Old 12-14-2007, 12:50 PM
 
Location: Tower Grove East, St. Louis, MO
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And compared to Chicago, it's considerably less expensive.
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Old 12-14-2007, 01:35 PM
 
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And compared to Chicago, it's considerably less expensive.
well there are many states that are cheaper than metro chicagoland. personally i dont see the desert appeal. but to each their own. just dont be complaining when the drinking water runs out.

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Old 12-14-2007, 01:40 PM
 
Location: Tower Grove East, St. Louis, MO
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True true. I'd never ever move there, but I do suspect money and weather are the motivating factors for those who do.
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Old 12-14-2007, 01:52 PM
 
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Winter. Chicago winters can be brutal. Not lately though.

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Motorola is a major employer up here. As well as in AZ (still?) so there are a lot of job transfers back and forth.
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Old 12-14-2007, 01:59 PM
 
Location: Phoenix metro
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Winter. Chicago winters can be brutal
Just as brutal as their summers. In any case, there will be several days each year (in either state) where youll be shackled indoors due to extreme and dangerous temps, just the seasons are reversed between here and there.
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Old 12-14-2007, 02:16 PM
 
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Winter. Chicago winters can be brutal. Not lately though.

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Motorola is a major employer up here. As well as in AZ (still?) so there are a lot of job transfers back and forth.
is motorola really still that big of an employer here? i thought they've gone through and slashed their force pretty extensively in the past few years.
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