Housing & Job Availablity
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6/29/2007
I'm a G/L Accountant and would like to relocate to Santa Fe in 2007 or 2008. Have made at a minimum $45K in Arizona up to $62K. I have done some homework on the internet and it appears that Santa Fe surrounding areas have affordable housing but I'm not interested in a mobile home. Where can I find an affordable housing community and either commute to Albuquerque or work in Santa Fe in the Accounting field? It would be good to hear from other finance and accounting professionals or a realtor. What is so expensive about the standard of living besides the housing market? Phoenix is becoming a major populated city with prices over the US Nat'l average. It's a right to work state which means they can hire and fire you "at will" without any reason. This is good for employers and we have a huge real estate contracting industry. I'm looking for a slower pace, casual life style but one comment revealed that Santa Fe was 2nd to New York City. Does it have the hustle and bustle that NYC has? It seems when I look at the demographics, that there are isolated desert communities with large lots of land and even acreage. Compared to Arizona prices, this looks very affordable. Can someone reply to me with their feedback? I would appreciate hearing from anyone.
Thank you very much.
Melanie | Surprise, AZ