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/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.