Moving to Arizona
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I have lived here for 13 years. It gets hot, but not like those that visit for a weekend like to say it does. You get used to it very quickly. The heat is so much better than the bitter cold, and the winters make it well worth it. It's about 4 months of hot. 4 hours from the closet beach, 4 hours from Vegas, 2 hours from quality skiing, camping, hiking, off roading, kayaking, etc all within minutes. I always tell my family that when I moved here I didn't have to give up hobbies, but if I was to move back to Iowa I have to give some up.
I in no way regret moving here, and I will never move back to the Midwest. I'm not saying I won't move, but East of the rockies is not happening. I enjoy what the west has to offer from an outdoor perspective too much.
If you seriously decide to make the move feel free to PM and I am more than happy to answer any questions.
I in no way regret moving here, and I will never move back to the Midwest. I'm not saying I won't move, but East of the rockies is not happening. I enjoy what the west has to offer from an outdoor perspective too much.
If you seriously decide to make the move feel free to PM and I am more than happy to answer any questions.
There are about 60 total homes for sale in Burbank CA where I live right now. Population 100k. I'm guessing there aren't many rentals available because I looked to rent here 3 years ago and there was practically nothing then.
Does it get as hot in Northern Arizona in the summer?
Ive been backpacking the grand canyon twice and it seemed surprisingly cold in spring and fall. I've never been there in summer though. It was slightly too cold for me to camp outside even with good gear in late Feb or late November but I camped fine down in canyon with the extra 15-20 degrees warmth.
Thinking northern az or southern utah for retirement, just haven't been as much during summer.
You are my hero. If I hadn't spent the last decade of my life establishing my business here in MN, I would definitely be doing the same
Only time I was in Arizona was for an agronomy conference in Phoenix. We were in the middle of downtown but there were so few people anywhere near the convention area it seemed deserted. It was like the least dense city I've ever been to.
kcbob79clone
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No more lawn mowing
No more landscaping unless you like rocks and sand
No more shoveling snow
Can fry an egg anywhere in the summer
No more landscaping unless you like rocks and sand
No more shoveling snow
Can fry an egg anywhere in the summer
This is an aside, but I wonder how the shift to remote work will effect a place like Des Moines. If you are a younger person without real ties to Iowa (ie family, kids in school, etc.) I can see the allure of moving somewhere warmer or with more going on. Alot of the draw to a place like Des Moines is the bevy of entry level jobs at places like Wells Fargo, Nationwide, Principal, etc. If you can still get that job but live in, say, Arizona, I'd imagine that'd be pretty tempting as a young person.
Rattlesnakes, Gila monsters, scorpions, black widows, tarantulas, javelinas and coyotes. Shake your shoes before putting them on.
Have you considered commuting?
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Biggest thing that has surprised me about the heat in the southeast has been that outdoor public pools become unusable in the peak of summer. They are as hot as bathwater which is not refreshing. I assume there are covers that can help but our neighborhood pool is in full sun with no cover so it doesn't take long for it to heat up.
In too early? Sorry just had to. 
I do have a nephew that lives it Tucson.
I do have a nephew that lives it Tucson.
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Out of curiosity I searched the details of the house in a small town in Iowa I bought years ago. Except I searched it in my current area of Phoenix (Paradise Valley) it came out at 750K+. So if you are planning on moving out here expect to pay more than you can even imagine for housing.
Thinking the ripples could be felt across all ages. Why would anyone stay in a place they don't enjoy when a move to a warmer climate and lower taxes can happen with a job already nailed down?
March in Arizona is about as perfect as it gets. The SW is some amazing country
BTW one cool thing about living in Phoenix area is Arizona State tickets to any sport are pretty cheap. I had basketball and football season tickets and they were way cheaper at the time than Iowa State season tickets. So much stuff to do down there they need to sell cheap. Tailgating is not as good but the "Views" at tailgating are awesome.
