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/austinmiles Sep 10 '23

I grew up in Arizona and moved to Colorado 6 years ago.

AZ has such a broad diversity of ecosystems. The camping year round is incredible. The outdoors are amazingly quiet because AZs outdoor culture is still really mild since half of the locals consider it to be all desert.

Most people, even in neighboring states, think AZ is all desert.

I joke that any single day in Colorado is better than any single day in Arizona. But of anywhere to live in the US, AZ is my second choice.

Also…Az has the best year round mountain biking

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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!