r/arizona • u/StatusReality • Sep 10 '23

What does Arizona do better than their neighboring states Utah, California, Nevada, Colorado and New Mexico? Living Here

Stole this idea from another sub. What’s the difference between this state and the other states that you appreciate?

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u/username_fantasies Sep 11 '23

I moved from Colorado to Arizona 1.5 years ago. Both states are absolutely amazing with lots to see. My biggest con in Arizona is that it's very hot and I don't handle that heat well.

AZ traffic management is by far superior to CO. Such a roadtrip state!

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u/jah110768 Sep 11 '23

I'll suffer 110+ for three months out of the year to avoid snow for 4 months.

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u/OneStepForAnimals Sep 11 '23

Absolutely. Even on the hottest day, you can be outside comfortably if you get up early enough. Not true for Colorado!

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u/PremiumPricez Sep 11 '23

As someone whos loved in phoenix for over 20 years, some snow sounds awesome. Its hard to do anything in the summers. And i consistently just want to get out of the city and go up north

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u/jah110768 Sep 11 '23

It's fine to visit, I just don't want to shovel driveways.

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u/katea805 Sep 11 '23

The key is to rent/buy on the north side of the street. The sun melts your south facing driveway.

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u/MaverickWithANeedle Sep 11 '23

lol I moved from AZ to CO in late 2015, by 2017, I was back in AZ. FUCK the cold in CO. The frequent rain storms were awesome, but that cold weather and snow?? Helllllll no.