Phoenix versus Tucson (Yuma, Bullhead City: rent, utilities, place to live)

[CEBMurray]

Originally Posted by Jkgourmet

I have no kids. I admit that. But isn't it more sensible to live where you enjoy living more than living one hour closer to them? And, perhaps more importantly, where you can get work easily?

I mean, it's ONLY one hour.

I know it's only one hour difference, but my husband's daughter is 22 years old and wants things RIGHT NOW. That's why she initially suggested we move to Safford and told us to get jobs at the local mine. And that's when I put my foot down and said absolutely not!!! I had grown up in a small town and was TOTALLY OVER IT. Safford can be nice for the right people, but I need more in life than Home Depot and Wal-Mart and where everyone knows your business.

[Burkmere]

Originally Posted by CEBMurray

I know it's only one hour difference, but my husband's daughter is 22 years old and wants things RIGHT NOW. That's why she initially suggested we move to Safford and told us to get jobs at the local mine. And that's when I put my foot down and said absolutely not!!! I had grown up in a small town and was TOTALLY OVER IT. Safford can be nice for the right people, but I need more in life than Home Depot and Wal-Mart and where everyone knows your business.

Oh, it's going to be a VERY disappointing life for the precious 22 year old sweetheart. "Told" you to get jobs at the local mine?

I think it's your turn to "tell" her a few things..

[Bummer]

Originally Posted by Pink Jazz

As for climate, Tucson may be cooler, but is also more humid.

More Humid ? ? ?

[locolife]

Originally Posted by Bummer

More Humid ? ? ?

The monsoon is more pronounced in Tucson which means the humidity is likely higher.

[JGMotorsport64]

Originally Posted by Bummer

More Humid ? ? ?

Certainly. And I say this as somebody who has lived in both.

[Poncho_NM]

Moderator cut: The Phoenix versus Tucson and Tucson versus Phoenix threads were merged into this one thread.

[teddyearp]

Originally Posted by CEBMurray

I know it's only one hour difference, but my husband's daughter is 22 years old and wants things RIGHT NOW. That's why she initially suggested we move to Safford and told us to get jobs at the local mine. And that's when I put my foot down and said absolutely not!!! I had grown up in a small town and was TOTALLY OVER IT. Safford can be nice for the right people, but I need more in life than Home Depot and Wal-Mart and where everyone knows your business.

The last place I lived before moving to Arizona was Lake Elsinore. When I first moved there, the population was maybe 2,300. When I left about 20 years ago it was more than 23,000. You obviously moved there much later. Lake Elsinore used to be small town.

Good luck with whatever and wherever your choice may be. I personally do not have a problem with living in a small town.

[Tall Traveler]

Originally Posted by JGMotorsport64

Certainly. And I say this as somebody who has lived in both.

I haven't spent enough time in Tucson to make this comparison...so is it that noticeable and would you still agree that Tucson has a year round climate a little better than Phoenix?

[JGMotorsport64]

Originally Posted by Tall Traveler

I haven't spent enough time in Tucson to make this comparison...so is it that noticeable and would you still agree that Tucson has a year round climate a little better than Phoenix?

They're both very hot but I give Tucson the nod because it rains more often, is often cloudy in the afternoon during the summer, and cools off more more at night. Phoenix will stay in hot dry heat waves for weeks at a time.

[PhureeKeeper]

OP: There would be more employment opportunities for your husband in the Phoenix area. Tucson would be limited to a couple of aerospace companies and contract manufacturers who support them.