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What BestPlaces Users Say about Arizona
Arizona is a southwestern state known for its warm climate, stunning landscapes, and diverse population. Many people are drawn to live in Arizona for its outdoor activities, affordable cost of living, and booming job market. However, like any state, it also has its drawbacks. With this command, I will summarize and include excerpts from user reviews about living in Arizona to provide a comprehensive overview of the pros and cons of residing in this particular place.
User Review #1: "I've lived in Arizona for over 10 years and absolutely love it. The weather is perfect for most of the year and there's always something to do, whether it's hiking, going to events, or trying out new restaurants. The cost of living is also very reasonable compared to other states." - Sarah T.
User Review #2: "I moved to Arizona for a job opportunity and have been pleasantly surprised by the welcoming community and diverse culture. However, the summers can be brutal with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees, and the traffic can be frustrating at times." - Michael R.
User Review #3: "Arizona is a great place for retirees with its low taxes and abundance of golf courses. However, the lack of public transportation and limited cultural opportunities can make it feel isolating for younger individuals." - Lisa M.
User Review #4: "Living in Arizona has been a mixed experience for me. The natural beauty is unbeatable, but the constant development and urban sprawl can be overwhelming. Also, the healthcare system here is not the best and I've encountered some issues with it." - David J.
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Living in Tucson - 10/28/2012
Housing is growing way ahead of incomes. The hot summer months are a small price to pay for the rest of the years'
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Arizona is a tough place to live... - 9/10/2012
I've lived in Arizona for 11 years now, and I'm not a fan to say the least. It's dry, hot, dusty and there are no four distinct seasons.
If you're looking to move here, don't fall for the "lines" they throw at you. The most common are "it's a dry heat", "the palm trees make you feel like you're on vacation", "it's only hot 3 months out of the year", etc.
If you're from a part of the country that experiences "normal weather", you will not like it here. It seems nice at first, but it wears down your soul as times passes.
I was suckered into moving here, and now I'm trying to get out. The economy and job situation is the only thing keeping me here. I owe more on my house than it's worth thanks to the over-inflated real estate market that burst a few years ago.
People are rude, angry and there is a distinct crime problem in Arizona. Coming from the South where people wave and you can strike up conversations with strangers, it's a
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Too Darn Hot! - 5/31/2012
It's way too hot here for me. But if you you like the heat this could be the place for
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Horrible place to live!!! - 4/11/2012
I moved to Arizona in 1997 when I was in sixth grade and have hated it with a passion the entire time I've been here. I would've already moved, but unfortunately, something always comes up that prevents me from getting out here. The people here are completely rude, shallow, and superficial. The weather is unbearable. I have two children and I can't even bring them to the park between the months of May to September because they'll burn themselves on the playground equipment. The temperature is between 95 and 120 degrees majority of the year. You have to have bottled water everywhere you go, so you don't dehydrate. If you have small children you can't leave your car in uncovered parking because car seats become scorching hot within five minutes with no air conditioning and will literally burn your child. The schools here are HORRIBLE. When I moved here when I was in sixth grade, the school I attended was two years behind my old school. I was "learning" (more like reviewing) things in
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The great state of Arizona - 3/13/2012
The great state is right. There is so much diversity and things to like about this state. Even though there also is a lot to dislike about it as well. People complain about the laws and the laws of the past. But the state has the right and should have the right to protect itself from being a crime scene in itself. From the desert to the mountains and the mesas all around. There is not much you can not do here. Well maybe swim in the ocean. They say we have no jobs, yes they are right, we do not have places for the unwilling to work, the illegal worker or the one who just flat out goes against the grain. But we do have those jobs that if taken and not high enough in pay or need subsidies and state help, it is there. That is if the others leave room for the wanting or actually need ones.
There are water ways, rivers, valleys, deserts, forests summer, winter and some spring and fall. Just depends where you are. Small towns open lands city's for all to see. As long as you agree
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It's true, you can buy a very nice home for your d - 2/4/2012
forget about anything else that's positive in this backward state. Seriously, for Phoenix being such a metropolis city that has grown leaps and bounds in the last 20 yrs, it's a sad state of affair's, two of the biggest, Politicians and Crime. I am a native, in my fifties and I'm almost embarrassed in admitting being born and raised here, however, I have just achieved the freedom to finally leave this state, recommendation's welcome :)
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Where I Live - 10/26/2011
At the present time I am living overseas and cannot give a review. I have to join this site to help my husband and myself to decide where to live when returning to the US next year for
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Beautiful state, but... - 9/25/2011
Arizona's politics are so toxic and unproductive that it constrains the greatness of this place that has such natural
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