Pretty much agree with the spectrum of comments regarding AZ. Even though we kept our home in San Diego, we lived in Scottsdale for a few years, and have kept some rentals there.
IMO, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek and Carefree are probably some of the best areas in which to live in AZ. As SK mentioned, very upscale, lots to do, great restaurants, shopping, golf, great medical facilities, etc., etc.
Loved traveling all over the state when we were there, with all of the natural beauty and various attractions–so it’s well worth a trip, at least once in your life.
After college, lots of our kids friends had to move to AZ–and other states–because they couldn’t find jobs in CA, or couldn’t afford to live here when they left their parent’s homes.
As I know I’ve said before, we always seem to gravitate back to San Diego, regardless of where else we’ve lived. Even when we spent 5 years in Hawaii, we couldn’t wait to get back here, and I’m sure others feel the same.
