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Tucson or Phoenix?
Which city shall I move to?
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NickCoons
msg: 6
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Thu, Jul 22, 2004, 7:18pm
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<You mentioned about friendly. I came from Michigan and I was
shocked at how rude people are here at least when it comes to driving.>
I
know people from all over, and I think that the people in Arizona| Arizona | (air-i'-ZON-u') | The State of Arizona comprises the extreme south-western portion of the United States. It is bounded on the north by Utah, on the east by New Mexico, on the south by Mexico, and on the west by California and Nevada. |
are among the
friendliest. However, I will agree with you that many of them are bad
or inconsiderate drivers. I notice this much more in the summer than in
the winter, and heat can very stressful. I think that behavior on the
roads has more to do with the environment than the people.
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andreab777
msg: 7
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Mon, Aug 16, 2004, 6:38pm
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Tucson is a hick town? You must think Vail is backwards and wrong
then.
Phoenix may be less "hick-like" but it's also at least
10 degrees hotter most days (because it doesn't share the slight elevation
of Tucson) and isn't near as beautiful as Tucson.
Phoenix also
definitely does not share that small town feel in attitudes.
I
guess it all depends on what you're looking for. The Phoenix heat turned
me off more than any other factor. I cannot fathom living in temps more
than 110 many days a year. I think most people moving to AZ are coming
from big cities and like that small town feel of Tucson.
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DesertDweller
msg: 8
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Fri, Aug 20, 2004, 11:26am
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I lived in Phoenix for a number of years, but a job change brought
me down to Tucson. I like both cities, but there are definitely some differences.
Tucson is usually much cooler than Phoenix-- and it truly cools off at
night the way a desert should, unlike Phoenix (sometimes still a 110 degrees
at midnight!) However, Tucson is not as well-maintained as Phoenix; the
roads are littered and have pot holes/cracks. Tucson doesn't beautify the
roads with murals, colored rocks, and cactus the way Phoenix does and there
is no well-organized network of roads similar to the 101/202 loop in Phoenix--
getting around Tucson can be slow! There is definitely a "charm" to Tucson,
however, and the idea of supporting local establishments seems to be very
important to Tucson. There are a number of "mom and pop" stores that thrive,
whereas Phoenix is more commercialized with name-brand chains. Other considerations:
the Phoenix airport has more flights and better fares. A huge number of
people grow grass in Phoenix which is, of course, totally unnatural and
bad for water conservation (whereas Tucson tries harder to work with the
natural surroundings). Overall, I'd say Tucson is more desert, less glitz
and Phoenix is more modern convenience (but with a consumer-ist attitude).
Good luck-- and remember, both cities have good mexican food!!!!
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NickCoons
msg: 9
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Fri, Aug 20, 2004, 4:07pm
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<and remember, both cities have good mexican food!!!!>
I
would have to say that that would be a very important factor when choosing
where to live.
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photobelle
msg: 10
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Sat, Sep 11, 2004, 6:22pm
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Thanks to all for the comments in answer to my question. I did make
a decision and moved to Tucson after all. I've been here two months now.
It is quite pretty, and it does cool down nicely after the sun goes down.
I live with a nice view of a mountain from my window. I have also made
a few trips to see my good friend up in Phoenix. She does not do desert
landscaping, as many in Tucson do. (I think water costs more in Tucson?)
She does have an un-Tucson-like lovely, enviable, grass-covered backyard
for her dogs to run in, with a couple of shade trees and some tall oleander
bushes.
Although the state is lovely, I've noticed though
that Arizona| Arizona | (air-i'-ZON-u') | The State of Arizona comprises the extreme south-western portion of the United States. It is bounded on the north by Utah, on the east by New Mexico, on the south by Mexico, and on the west by California and Nevada. |
in general does not have the money-consciousness of NY! Many people
work for so very little in this "right to work" state. It makes me sad
to see so many people with no benefits or retirement plans. And if they
are lucky they get a week vacation at the end of a year of working for
barely more than minimum wage. They labor daily and get so little in reture,
as if this is a "right." I do miss the NY Chutzpah and demands for fairness.
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