Have U Recently Moved To Denver Let Me Hear From U

[Brian_M]

Originally Posted by chanceryan

I see u didn't like AZ much why is that?


I can handle heat just not the humidity that makes u feel like u need to bathe every min.

I've lived in Phoenix and Kayenta (north AZ, on the Navajo rez), and visited Much of the state. There are a few small pockets (Flagstaff being the most notable) that I could stand to visit again. Phoenix is just a big, hot, very bland city. In the winter, it's over-run with snowbirds (as I'm sure FL is too), they all drive differently and there are accidents EVERYWHERE. In the summer, you're paying a fortune to try and stay cool. I don't care WHAT people say about 'dry heat', it was much more miserable in Phoenix than DC or Atlanta (I have 9 years between all 3 cities). Moving to Atlanta was a relief from Phoenix. (I can't stress this enough, Atlanta was a much more comfortable place to live and be out doors than Phoenix). You have to REALLY love the desert, dry, dusty, nothing green type place to want to be in Phoenix. I don't know where the 70* comes from, because through the summers I was there, I remember the LOWS being in the 80's and 90's and the highs well into the triple digits. Winter was the only bearable time for me.

Now, obviously not everyone feels that way because there's 4 million people in the Phoenix metro area and who knows how many in the rest of the state. So, by all means, give it a go and see if it's right for you. That's the reason I've lived in so many places, to see what they have to offer and find the best place for me (it's the Rockies... just something about this region that makes me feel good like no other place I've been). Sure do wish I could mix and match the best of all the places I've been.

All the best.

[chanceryan]

Originally Posted by Brian_M

I've lived in Phoenix and Kayenta (north AZ, on the Navajo rez), and visited Much of the state. There are a few small pockets (Flagstaff being the most notable) that I could stand to visit again. Phoenix is just a big, hot, very bland city. In the winter, it's over-run with snowbirds (as I'm sure FL is too), they all drive differently and there are accidents EVERYWHERE. In the summer, you're paying a fortune to try and stay cool. I don't care WHAT people say about 'dry heat', it was much more miserable in Phoenix than DC or Atlanta (I have 9 years between all 3 cities). Moving to Atlanta was a relief from Phoenix. (I can't stress this enough, Atlanta was a much more comfortable place to live and be out doors than Phoenix). You have to REALLY love the desert, dry, dusty, nothing green type place to want to be in Phoenix. I don't know where the 70* comes from, because through the summers I was there, I remember the LOWS being in the 80's and 90's and the highs well into the triple digits. Winter was the only bearable time for me.

Now, obviously not everyone feels that way because there's 4 million people in the Phoenix metro area and who knows how many in the rest of the state. So, by all means, give it a go and see if it's right for you. That's the reason I've lived in so many places, to see what they have to offer and find the best place for me (it's the Rockies... just something about this region that makes me feel good like no other place I've been). Sure do wish I could mix and match the best of all the places I've been.

All the best.

It was flagstaff that has an avg temp in the 70's. that I came across a few yrs ago. I've spoken to people that lived there and they say it's a nice place to live but it's on top of a mtn and there isn't anything to do, and it's a tourist trap.

[80skeys]

Originally Posted by chanceryan

Please no finance or career advice on the move as all is well in that department.

Good thing you said this. People on this forum have a tendency to give people financial advice even when it's not asked for.

[ArizonaCardinals]

Originally Posted by chanceryan

It was flagstaff that has an avg temp in the 70's. that I came across a few yrs ago. I've spoken to people that lived there and they say it's a nice place to live but it's on top of a mtn and there isn't anything to do, and it's a tourist trap.

Flagstaff gets really cold and snows ALOT in the winter. Its in the 70's maybe 3 months outta the year. But its a beautiful city, its all pine trees. We go up there (from Phoenix) all the time in the Summer.

[80skeys]

I would take Flagstaff over Phoenix any day.

[ajmac10]

The purpose of this thread was to get opinions and stories of people who recently moved to Denver. It seemed to have turned into a "what I don't like about Phoenix, or AZ" debate. I was really interested to hear what people had to say about the OP's topic but nobody has seemed to respond to it yet.

[texan4me]

Originally Posted by cubuffalo101

That is one positive about Denver! It is warm all summer and can be hot but it is a dry heat! No humidity which makes life so much more enjoyable. I am currently living in Dallas, TX but i am fro Denver and the humidity def makes things a bit more miserable. I would def check out Denver. Its a safe, clean, and nice city. I am a native Coloradan and i plan on moving back in a month! Nothing beats the weather or people!

We are relocating and currently trying to decide between Dallas area and Denver area. I don't know how well I will do with the humidity in TX (my husband is a native texan). he'll deal with anything..... I am from AZ - "aka dry heat zone" Just how bad is it in TX and what about bugs too???? Is it hard to enjoy the outdoors in TX??? I am def a summer person......but I like to be able to go outside and not be eaten alive---this is our last move!!! Better make it right. What about the economies of the two??? Thanks cubuffalo!!~!

[notevenclose]

I'm a native TX'n and I live in Denver and I'd like to tell ya to move to Dallas. I'm from Houston and these tree huggin liberals are driving me nutz!

The summers are nice for a few months here but I'd much rather be in the humidity...If you do come, invest in Chapstick!

[zenkonami]

Denver is nice. You still work hard, play hard. The suburbs can be like any suburbs...bland (personal opinion...I tend to think all suburbs in the nation are about the same.) I think if you want to live in the city, live in the city...if you want to go rural, go rural. Acquire job to suit accordingly!

I think there's plenty to do in Denver. It's not one of America's big cities, but it's fairly well concentrated and doesn't take too long to get around (compared to some cities that have their zoo, their major parks, their sports and their nightlife about as far apart from one another as possible.) It's no Hollywood, but then that's a relief =) If you like outdoor activities, it's not hard to make friends.