Is it worth it to move from California to Arizona?

Despite the lockdowns, California now has the most COVID-19 cases of any state. At some point, the lovely weather and geography aren’t worth the cost. I receive a couple of messages a week from contacts all over California asking where they should move to in Arizona.

What should I know before moving to Phoenix Arizona?

If you’re moving to Phoenix, Arizona be ready to embrace the heat and make sure you’re prepared. Average highs and lows (degrees Fahrenheit), according to Weather.com in Phoenix are: If possible, try to park your car in the shade.

What is it like to live in Phoenix AZ?

Living in Phoenix can take some getting used to, wherever you’re relocating from. Arizona is one of the few states that does not recognize daylight savings time and instead goes by Mountain Standard Time all year round. It’s very easy to grow citrus trees here, and the sunsets are some of the most vibrant in the country.

Where are the best places to live in Arizona?

Mesa — Located just 15 miles east of Phoenix, the city of Mesa is the third-largest city in Arizona. Living in Mesa will give you the benefit of living in a growing metropolitan while still maintaining a distinctly suburban feel.

Is the Grand Canyon State becoming an alternative to California?

The downtown Phoenix skyline as seen from South Mountain Park, Aug. 28, 2018. As people exit the Golden State in growing numbers, the Grand Canyon State is becoming an attractive alternative. Morgan Tucker grew up shuttling between Arizona and California owing to the demands of her father’s job in the apparel industry.

Is California’s population growing faster than Arizona?

And even including new immigrants, California’s net population grew by only 1.29 percent — less than half Arizona’s rate of growth — between 2015 and 2017, according to census data. You go from coach to business class. The downtown Phoenix skyline as seen from South Mountain Park, Aug. 28, 2018.

Should you buy a house in Arizona or California?

Aging boomers can sell their one asset — their house — and either afford a larger, nicer home in Arizona or a modest one and pocket the difference. California’s state income tax of 9.3 percent for the median income is also a deterrent for young workers and families; Arizona’s rate of 4.24 percent is less than half that.