We don’t blame y’all for wanting to escape those brutal winters 🥶

Originally from coastal California and have lived in various states around the country until moving here 21 years ago. I didn't like PHX initially, but it grew on me. During summer, we scramble to visit family on the California coast, especially during the period July - October. Weekend trips up to the mountains (Flagstaff or Pinetop) during the summer are also a nice break from the heat. Beach time in Rocky Point ("Puerto Penasco) during late Spring or early summer, and in the Fall (late September and October) is also great (3.5-hour drive from PHX). June is the best month for hanging out at the pool - the overnight low temps have been high enough for long enough to heat pool water to more comfortable temps, plus the daytime highs in June (statistically the hottest month in PHX) are hot and the humidity is still really low, so it's a pleasant experience. Once Monsoon season kicks in (typically after July 4th), humidity increases (with daily high temps well above 100 degrees) and being outside is an unpleasant experience. By July, most Phoenicians are doing their best to spend time as much time as possible indoors in air-conditioned environments until October when things begin to cool down.

@@jefesalseroI was born and raised in AZ and I’d have to say you nailed it with with your quick synopsis on living in AZ year round and how to navigate the extremities of weather and lansdcape. 👏🏼

i'm moving from mn to AZ in around a month or two

Agreed. Did you mention the heat gets RIDICULOUS 😅 Sam's club also has good gas prices. I moved here in 2018 as well. 😊

@@mollysreadings4845 ... I decided when I moved here from Denver that having a pool kinda necessary expense, like owning a chainsaw and snow blower elsewhere. I still own a chainsaw Lol I've become good at replacing pool pumps and heaters they are a decent amt of time and expense there is a pound of flesh to own pools 👙

@@mollysreadings4845 ... I wear a wide brimmed hat 🤠 and do "hot" yard landscaping "yoga". Usually a cold cool one waiting in the garage some liquid courage lol 🍺 Motivation 🍸🌞🌵

@@DouglasRichardson-er4ky nice! It's so weird here that when it's "only" 100° as it has been a couple times recently, it feels good, "normal" like anywhere else. I don't even need a hat or sunblock on those days 🙃

You’re so lucky to have grown up here, it truly is a remarkable place!! Thanks for watching ☺️

Yayyy welcome to the fam!! 🥰

Thanks for watching! 😊

I knew he looked familiar

Ahhh interesting, thanks for sharing!! 😊 take care 💛

Minnesota summers are beautiful, can’t lie!! Dare I say I’m looking forward to experiencing a proper monsoon as long as I’m indoors 😅

Of course! Hope it helps you make your decision :)

made the move?

@@ivanrod533 not yet still researching

@@asantenigeria7916 i’m on the same boat rn too

That’s so exciting for y’all!! We love it here & hope you do too 😊 update me next year haha

Cost of living is high here too and rising because people from all over the country are coming for the same reasons as you. Houses near me have raised in value 400k over the past decade. Traditional adobe homes created by the Indigenous tribes used to be affordable and now are worth millions. We're full here

the environment here is awesome, you can go hiking all over the place, and we have lakes that are great when you need a brake from being in the city. i wouldnt say the culture in phoenix is worth mentioning though, unless you like golf. phoenix is a retirement community masking as a city. we just happen to have some young people as well.

@@hunterhollingsworth9058 Agreed. Compared to other cities I've lived around the country, PHX lacks vibrant energy - it's kind of a dull town relative to its size (6th largest city in the U.S.). You have to put energy into creating the fun and excitement you may desire - it's not just going to present itself to you here.

@@HawaiiDEEPS I agree about cost of living being extremely expensive especially within the past couple years. I’m born and raised in phoenix, Arizona and I can tell that this couple has not lived here long, because a lot of the things they speak about are not grounded in true Arizonan knowledge. They can give information based off their experience but but they are giving some information as if its factual, and that’s not the case. Im sure that when they are living here five years in, a lot of their opinions will change. Right now to me it sounds like fluff!

Thank youuu! How are liking it so far?! 😊

@@destinyandmitch I love ❤️ it!! I’m never leaving unless the love of my life is in another state 😂😅

Not a problem

That’s good to know!! It’s starting to heat up & I’m curious if the summer if this summer will be similar to last year 🙈

@@destinyandmitch last summer was pretty brutal as well! Last year the farmers almanac was pretty spot on that it would be a hot summer and a cold winter so might have to see what they say about this year 🤔

aww that’s so sweet 🥹 we’re definitely enjoying married life!! 💞

Thanks for watching!

That sounds amazing!! We’ll have to add it to our list, thank you :)

​@@destinyandmitch Just be aware that the cyclists seem to think that Catalina Highway is their own personal road.

it feels like home ☺️🫶🏽

Arizona is such a fun place to visit & live!!

For years I've said that PHX has the dumbest drivers in the country. A recent study came to the same conclusion.

I feel these studies are meaningless tbh. I saw drivers in Georgia and Florida that are way worse when I lived there. But, Arizona drivers are getting there😅 this is just my opinion from my experiences. Also, if you check the Allstate rankings from a few years ago based on claims, accident reports, driver data from insurance apps, etc. a lot of Phoenix area cities such as Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, etc. show up in the top 50 good driving cities lol. And cities like Atlanta showed up near the very bottom. This was my observation too having lived across the country. But, Arizona driving has gotten extremely bad since 2021 especially from my observation.

Thank you!!

Whyyyyy?

@LogicallySpeaking_ dusty ass weather. Bad traffic, messed up economy with the Cali take over. State telling women what to do with their genitals. I could keep going. I actually want to take my pension in 8 years and leave for central America.

It did get very hot so I’m curious to see how hot this summer will be! We love the heat though after living in a brutal winter state all of our lives

This summer is slated to be even hotter. I rented airbnb’s in Prescott this year but am with you, total PTSD. Time to find milder summers. Idaho looks promising.

PTSD?

@@destinyandmitchwhere are the students “less parented” 😂 I’m a grandmother coming to retire point me in their direction!!!!

​@@RABPWarrioryes it's horrible and depressing

Never mind the second part. You answered it at the end of the video

It’s incredibly beautiful!! We can’t believe we live here sometimes 🥹

True

we try 🥲 hahaha

I know 😅 time has really flown by!!

El Paso?! 😩 be fr lol

Austin? People are leaving Austin in droves now. Tech layoffs, high cost of living, homelessness, politics, etc.

@@jefesalsero that’s exactly what phoenix and surrounding city’s are experiencing and don’t forget about the drug problems.

​@@JesusmysweetheartDrug problems are in every city not just Phoenix.

@@ralphjohnson3202 speaking for Phoenix since that’s where I live and they are in Arizona. I’m only speaking in relation to the video.

Yes!

Not wealthy, but yet born and raised in Arizona. God still provides. Although I admit that times have got tough especially with the high cost of living!

The road rage in Arizona is horrible. Lots of accidents

Ps. And Very racist 😮

Way too hot

Thanks for watching!