5 Things you should know before moving to Arizona | From a Couple Locals
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
- In this video we chat about 5 things you should know about Arizona (well mostly the Phoenix metro) before moving here!
Ben and I have lived in the Phoenix area for most of our lives and we've got loads of information about Arizona to share. If you've wondered what it's like living in Arizona (specifically Phoenix, AZ) this is the deep dive for you! Bonus points if you're moving to Arizona from California (we mention LA a few times).
In this video we'll cover:
1. Weather in Phoenix 00:54
2. Phoenix Metro Area Layout 03:32
3. Transportation/Traffic in Phoenix 03:59
4. Things to do in Arizona 06:16
5. Phoenix cost of living 12:38
Bonus Round! 14:45
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The wildlife! Local “critters” consist of lizards, bugs, scorpions, the occasional coyote, and depending on where you live, rattlesnakes too!
Yes!! Such an important thing to know! We're so used to them now that it just slipped our minds.
Lot's of coyotes out here in surprise. Never leave small dogs unattended Day or Night. They will eat them including cats. They will actually jump up on your fence and look in your yard like a thief.
@@benandbrijensen5910 , you guys are beautful to look at, and I love interracial marriages and couples. Where I'm from, that's the norm. Thank you for this video, I'm planning you move there from NY, hopefully before November 2021.
What area are the rattlesnakes in?
@@dominqueg9562 mostly the ground
thanks for all the tips, you are both very chill, i appreciate the advice
Awesome information. I would rather deal with the heat and "wildlife" than deal with Midwest winters. I'm so over snow.
Nah. Winter is better. Easier to warm yourself up effortlessly. Cooling off requires lots of energy. Though, I will admit Michigan weather is crazy
Good stuff! Thank you. You two are fun to watch 😊
Very entertaining and informative watching you guys!! Thanks so much!
You guys are awesome I stayed in Chandler for a year I’m looking forward to coming back appreciate you🙏👍🏽😊
Thanks for the information trying to move over there from IL.
This should be entitled "Five Things to Know Before Moving to PHOENIX."
Good point! It’s definitely more focused on the valley as opposed to Tucson or up north!!
From someone who’s been here 10+ years...people will tell you to “avoid the avenues.” I live just into the avenues, and rent here is cheaper than it was in the suburbs. I’m within 10 minutes of three freeways and the light rail, and tons of shopping too. LOTS of great restaurants in Uptown/Biltmore/Arcadia too, please don’t write off those areas if you’re looking, especially if you want a more urban environment. Scottsdale is very overpriced and touristy (I used to live there). Tempe is GORGEOUS and has the lake and tons of parks and outdoor activities, and cheaper than Scottsdale, just get south of Broadway if you’re trying to avoid the college scene. Laveen and Ahwatukee are nice and still decently priced, and it’s a pretty short drive over to Chandler. Careful in West Mesa...I used to live there and it got VERY sketchy at night. Wherever you live, make sure there’s at least a community pool, you won’t regret it.
What do you think of Peoria?
Loved your video! Been in the valley since ‘95. ❤️😎👍 you guys are great.
Isn’t great here? Not loving the increasing traffic though 😬
Great content! I plan on moving to Phoenix sometime this year or next year, so videos like these are clutch.
That’s awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Is there a specific city you’d be interested in learning more about? 😊
@@benandbrijensen5910 I love the area in and around the downtown Phoenix area. I've already visited twice, but it was back in 2018. I also liked Scottsdale, too.
“Because we’re white.”
..... “I’m not.”
I laughed out loud.
💕 this video. This was really great info. Planning to move after summer. New subscriber. Thanks y’all!
Y’all cute! Thanks for the info. Moving there this year, can’t wait! 🤗
Thank you!! 💕 I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Do you know where you want to move? We could make a video about it for you!
@@benandbrijensen5910 Yes, please do! I am looking at the Tempe area. Thanks a ton!
@@benandbrijensen5910 I’m waiting on a job offer and looking to move in the next month or two...a housing video would be superb....I’m trying my best to avoid an apartment
thanks for the video. Just took a roadtrip from illinois to move to arizona!
yay art scene!! thanks for all the information
We stayed in Gold Canyon for 4 days the first week in Feb. '21.....Loved it so much that we returned Feb. 18-26....stayed in North Scottsdale this time....we have "snowbird" friends that live in Scottsdale (foothills)....cousins in Tempe and SunCity.....thinking about moving here half the year...
Thanks for the Info. I'm thinking of moving to Phoenix.
Charming couple...I'll be back!
I enjoyed watching you guys lol. Thank you!! This video was so helpful!
Currently living in NJ but looking to move to AZ June 2022!
where in Jersey?
I like your vlog guys........we are thinking to move to southern Arizona.......keep up your good job.
Looking to move from Denver to Phoenix! Great info guys!
I worked at the airport when that happened. But they have updated there charts since then and now they can take off. I agree with the transportation here. You only mention the east side. But there are the cities in the West side. Glendale Peoria, Goodyear, Tollison, Avondale, Surprize, Suncity,. Some of the riches people live in Glendale. You really need a car for sure. I have lived here for 50 years and it has change so much since 1970 LOL The weather...the new have record AZ with the high and the low nation wide in the same day because of the diverse weather here.
You two are just darling!
Good video!
Great video =)
Thank you!!
Just moved to Arizona Two Weeks Ago Not Bad Slower Pace.
Another Arizona local here, living in Tucson. Compared to Tucson Transportation, Phoenix is wonderful! We have one bus company for the whole city, depending on where you're starting from will take you 1 1/2 to 4hrs to get anything accomplished.
Just as bad in Phoenix..takes half a day to accomplish anything..
I don't think you experienced Phoenix transit.
You are talking about perception.
I have used both. Nothing different except that buses now run 24 hours in Central Phoenix but every hour after 9pm.
Tucson''s trolleys run much later than Phoenix light rails from Thursdays to Saturdays up to 2am .
@@yankoiguluma6833 - Tucson Trolleys only cover downtown & U of A area. I would still have to take a 1 hr bus ride just to use it How is that convenient?
We moved here from SF area last year and it was 116 degrees. 116 DEGREES!!!!! LOL. You need a car here. But I sold my gas saver for a full size truck and pay two bucks a gallon. Food compared to the Bay Area SUCKS!!! LOL. I can't find a great Thai place let alone good Chinese . Mexican food in some places is great. Of course we are in the Surprise area and maybe that's the problem on good food. Scottsdale is my favorite part of the area here, But pricey.
Cost of living. This is what I notice. Labor around the house or in is about the same as California, expensive and many times unreliable. Food about the same costs. I paid 75 bucks for breakfast for the wife and I and I thought that was crazy. Housing here is more reasonable here than the pricing in the Bay Area. You can get a beautiful place for 300K or a fabulous place for 500K. Property tax is real low. Property insurance low. Gasoline low. Utilities are about the same as California. Car insurance was less than one half then what we paid in California. I love the freeways here because not much traffic and the diamond lane is free. No FASTRAK!!! Great! No parking tickets here compared to California.
Don't leave animals in the car at all. There is actually a law on leaving your dog in the yard after a certain temp. I think it's 90 degrees.
SADONA is to die for!
I have to be honest there’s nothing like Chinese food and Thai food from the Bay Area!! It’s just so good. But there are some pretty great places in Phoenix and Mesa!
Cost of living is definitely better than in California. Bri paid $1050 for a converted living room in SF (her mom pays less than that for a 5 bedroom mortgage in Maricopa)!
Sedona is gorgeous!! There’s also some cute little wineries up that way too. Lots to see and do in Arizona. Let us know what you want to see from us in the future!!
Thanks for watching!
Sedona is magical 💫✨✨✨
I'm in l.a. and thinking of buying a home with the wife and kids and now my mother in law needs us to take care of her so I need to be able to afford a home for all of us I just want to work and spend time with my fam, getting tired of how things are becoming over here not sure where to look for around 250-300k I believe I can afford that in a family area. any ideas?
@@DZenitram23 Loom online. You can get a beautiful home for 300K
You want a good Thai Place in Surprise. Try a place called "Tom Yum" thats my favorite Thai place to go to. Don Panchos in Avondale is good Mexican food
Moving to Gilbert April 1st from NYC! Super excited and loved all the tips and advice in this video 🙌🏼
Wow that’s coming up soon! What made you move? We love Gilbert, it has all of the small town vibes but with added restaurants 😍
I’m planning on moving from NYC too by end of summer! Would love if you responded on your experience!
I’m moving next month from NYC 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️
That’s crazy I’m moving from AZ to NYC!
@@djdswift314 have you lived in AZ your whole life?
Been in maryvale (don't move here) for 2 years since I moved here. Ready to upgrade to Chandler or Gilbert next year WOOH.
I'm tired of how things are getting in California trying to move my family and mother in law to Phoenix and I was thinking around 250k house should be enough right? just don't know what areas are good for familys I just want to work and spend time with the fam in our home!
@@DZenitram23 good shit vote red. We have alot of generational households out here.
Change your headings from moving to Arizona, to moving to Phoenix.
There are major cities with their own systems across Arizona. Metropolitan Phoenix, Metropolitan Tucson, Metropolitan Yuma, Metropolitan Prescott, Metropolitan Flagstaff, Metropolitan Lake Havasu, Metropolitan Sierra Vista.
Cute couple!! New subscriber here!!🥰
What you don't make clear about the temperature is 'stated temperature is in the shade', not when exposed to the sun.
Enjoyed your video! How bout your thoughts on other Phoenix Valley cities? Maricopa?
Bri was raised in Maricopa and still has family there! It’s a great up and coming city and is definitely worth it if you don’t mind the commute for work or your remote. Homes are much more affordable and larger!
Welp.... just found a new channel to watch now. Yay! I do have a couple of questions: I have heard of an area near Phoenix called Deer Valley, I hope I have that right. When talking about the surrounding areas in the video, where would Deer Valley be considered located? I have read that this is a good area, is that true? I am from Alabama and just received a job offer in Phoenix, actually in Goodyear. I appreciate any input on this. I enjoyed your video and have now subscribed! Keep up the good work!
Woo! Deer Valley is about 25 minutes north of downtown Phoenix. We don’t have a lot of knowledge on the are but we have heard that it’s really safe and great for families!!
@@benandbrijensen5910 Awesome! Thank you for the reply!
I want to move to az but the heat part just scared me...
You will stay inside all summer if you live here. The summers are depressing
You do need a functioning car and have water available on any outing
I was born a raised till the age of 9 in Az. I’m 20 now and want to move back!!! I visit every other year and honesty I love it there more then here in Houston. How did you guys get your real estate license?
P.S. y’all are the cutest couple, I love the energy!
Hey, about the dust storm..do they affect your breathing or send people to the hospital????? How bad does it get in your house, can you keep the air/heat on?
Close your windows, close your mouth 🤣🤣🤣🤣
If you don’t know now ya know 🤣🤣
I need to get a job out there first before trying to find a home to accommodate my wife, 2 kids and mother in law do u think 250-300k is good enough to live in a nice area for a family, I just want to work and be able to afford a home and spend time with the family! sucks California doesn't offer that unless you live far away for the city and even then area might not be good...
When its not 120....lol....the summers suck here..from June to almost November now..
Yep it blows! I left AZ for Indiana and have no clue why these pop up in my CZcams feed. But yeah, Phoenix is hot as the hammers of Hell for much longer than just a couple months in the summer.
No mention of the West Valley. What about Surprise, Peoria, Glendale, the Sun Cities, Buckeye? The West Valley is the newest area with more people moving here every day! Surprise alone has 150,000 people and is still growing, as is Peoria. The Northwest Valley, in particular, is growing immensely. This is going to be the new "Scottsdale."
Yes! I live in Goodyear and so many houses and apartments are going up. They can’t keep up with how fast it’s growing out here. Buckeye is growing so fast it’s crazy.
Where about the surprise area?
Could you touch on any encounters you have as an interracial couple? Treatment, etc ? Or does that not exist for you all? Thanks for the video…
Why would you think 115 is not a hot one. Its that 100 in the shade compares well with 90 in florida and south
Subscribed! How does one date here😑
Oh man, that’s a tough one! We’ve been here so long that we had a lot of built in friends of friends that eventually led to our marriage. I’d say focus on your hobbies and try to do things there to meet friends!
Y'all are too cute! I'm moving out to Gilbert in March or early April, thanks for the tips!
Aww thank you Chanel! Where are you moving from? Also, if you ever need food recommendations hit us up!
@@benandbrijensen5910 you're very welcome! I'm moving from SoCal :-) I'll definitely reach out for food recommendations. I had some amazing Jamaican food while I was out there in December and I'm going to be on the hunt for more options.
Seriously considering moving to Phoenix area this year. I have a few questions. Do you have an email that I can communicate with you?
Sure do! You can contact bri@teamhoxie.com or ben@teamhoxie.com!
Please don't move here we are. Full
North Peoria is the new Beverly Hills
Is auto insurance expensive?
I heard it is
Thank you for a pretty objective observation of the area. I do question though, how so many people say the cost of living is less. Housing....definitely, renting not so much. Example, paid 2400 per mo. West LA, and equivalent Phoenix Apartment would cost 1600-1800 in same cultural district. I'm a nurse, and the pay scales here have not increased along with the rise in housing costs. Utility bills, when factored in....not cheap. For a full time position, pay cut of nearly 40K per year when I moved here from LA. Having said that, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LIVING IN MIDTOWN! I have a studio, cut expenses, and get outdoors, and walk every where when I can, and time errands with weather (groceries early am & night time in summer). Even in summer (prior to Covid) we only ate at restaurants for happy hour, took a Lyft there & walked back. With bikes...world is your Oyster! Plenty of places in Down Town/Mid Town. Spend less, work less. I would not suggest living here if you work 9-5 & choose to commute long distances. Driving in the heat during rush hour, with hot angry people can be a nightmare! A remote worker, with flexible schedule, or someone willing to work weekends, and do nature during the week...LOVE IT HERE. I think being happy anywhere might benefit from re-thinking what you really need, and maybe adjusting for more free time...less hours working. THANKS AGAIN FOR THIS VID!
Is Phoenix a good area for families?
It’s the 49th state in education. So no.
Home school, private or charter.
THE BUS ARE HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE HORRIBLE, WORSE IN THE SUMMER
What city did you move from? The city bus here just doesn’t compare to other big cities!!
Arizona or just in Phoenix or Tucson , isn't not that hot north Arizona .. you guys need to explain better that the whole Arizona isn't hot cuz in Prescott and Payson get snow and a full winter , it just Phoenix that doesn't snow ..
Why couldn’t she say you guy’s are realtors? I’m watching several other channels of local realtors in the area and they’re actually driving around the different cities their.
Housing is still overpriced, especially north of Phx. And south in Maricopa and Pima Counties, where it's getting so badly overpopulated (thanks to the bi-partisan over immigration conspiracy), water is going to get a lot more expensive when they either are going to have to pipe it from the Mexican coastline and purify it or employ next gen methods of extracting it from air.
As a Proud Native Arizonan I recommend you stay as far away from us as possible!!! Please stop coming here!!!! Especially if you're bringing California values!!!
1, don't
You would think he would have told her that she has something hanging from her nose.