Relocate to Arizona from California (Phoenix, Tucson: apartment, insurance, condo)

[fz7332]

I'm a southern california native and a mid career professional in accounting/finance. I've had it with the cost of living and crowding of southern california and I've been considering moving to Arizona.


What are some areas I should consider? Need to be jobs available and nearby health care access for my elderly mother.


Also, how do you deal with the heat? Do people just stay indoors a lot?

[DetroitN8V]

Phoenix or Tucson are the two obvious choices. You should probably get an idea of where you’ll be able to find a job. It’s a big state.

[fluffythewondercat]

Originally Posted by DetroitN8V

Phoenix or Tucson are the two obvious choices. You should probably get an idea of where you’ll be able to find a job. It’s a big state.

...and there is health care in a lot of places.

[goolsbyjazz]

The greater Phoenix area will offer you more work opportunities. Put your feelers out and see if you get a bite.

[wit-nit]

Originally Posted by fz7332

I'm a southern california native and a mid career professional in accounting/finance. I've had it with the cost of living and crowding of southern california and I've been considering moving to Arizona.


What are some areas I should consider? Need to be jobs available and nearby health care access for my elderly mother.


Also, how do you deal with the heat? Do people just stay indoors a lot?

Everywhere you go is air conditioned, your house, stores, vehicles, inside workplaces.

[49erfan916]

east valley, like chandler or gilbert. I heard those areas are kinda So Cal...ish.

[Bummer]

Easy one, Fz7332 . . .

If your goal is to reduce the "Mad House Lifestyle" (Freeways, Heavy Traffic, Crowds Everywhere, etc) with a slower, more relaxed pace overall, I would strongly recommend Tucson.

Good Luck.

[Adamson865]

Second for Tucson. To me, Phoenix feels just as crowded and sprawling as many parts of SoCal.

I moved from Orange County nearly five months ago. Tucson is dirt cheap compared to there. My 1-bedroom apartment in a crummy area of "Anacrime" was about to go to $1800/mo, and here I have a 2-bedroom apartment for $730. There's elbow room without having to live 20 miles out in the burbs, and the scenery and weather are great. Yeah, it's hot in summer but (a) cooler than Phoenix by a few degrees because we're at 2500', and (b) a drier heat - yes, even during monsoon season because I was in OC and constantly getting the humidity blowing in from the ocean so it always felt moist there. My little weather device there would consistently register 65-70% humidity, and here, even during monsoon, it hasn't gone over 40% indoors.

[mistertecho]

We moved from the Bay Area a couple of years ago after my husband asked me, “Are you ready for some high heat and low taxes?” I got on board for a new adventure, although I didn’t come around immediately and I had some trepidation. I have to say the economics of daily living are very inviting.

Housing! It’s super affordable compared to California housing prices. You can get a great 3 bedroom house with 2 bath here — with a pool, in a nice neighborhood, for under $300K. Did you know they have waterfront property here? So you can spend more, like many of the retired pro players who have retired here in million dollar abodes. But a luxury 2 bed condo is well under $200K.

And not just taxes are low — my auto insurance in CA was $1500 per year, here (same car and driver) it’s $475 per year.

I’m pleasantly surprised at the restaurant scene, which is vibrant and keeps growing, lots of really good food and menus (and that’s coming from a long time San Francisco foodie snob). In terms of music it’s not New Orleans, Nashville, nor New York or LA, but there are venues where you see all the touring bands, and we have opera and symphony. Scottsdale shopping rivals Union Square, say when you need a Tom Ford lipstick or just a day of browsing big beautiful expensive brands. Golf is huge and there are annual events here such as Spring Training where you can actually see the players up close for much less. The University is dynamic and influences the region as well as offering sports and events for non-students.

What surprised me the most is the lack of ageism compared to the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley, it’s more than okay if you’re over 40!
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[asiatrails]

Try Tucson, Prescott, or Mesa for quality of living and relatively easy commuting. Central Phoenix has a lot of companies so Tolleson or Goodyear may also be options