Would I like living in the Phoenix area? (Scottsdale: how much, buying a home)

[strikefirefall]

I moved to Los Angeles a couple weeks ago, but long term, Arizona is an option for me. I’m only 22.

I love that the Phoenix area isn’t expensive. I look at the prices of the houses there and it’s nice to see that I can get a nice home in a safe area for less than $300,000. That’s not possible around LA. I’m considering going for a career in psychology, and they really don’t make six figures, so living in LA doesn’t seem like a viable option for me.

I’m black, and I really don’t go out to bars and clubs, so I was wondering whether or not I would like the area. I've always wanted to live in a suburban area. I’m generally quiet. Also, would I get into any problems being in an interracial relationship? In LA, I know people don’t care, but would things be different in the Phoenix area?

[observer53]

Originally Posted by strikefirefall

I moved to Los Angeles a couple weeks ago, but long term, Arizona is an option for me. I’m only 22.

I love that the Phoenix area isn’t expensive. I look at the prices of the houses there and it’s nice to see that I can get a nice home in a safe area for less than $300,000. That’s not possible around LA. I’m considering going for a career in psychology, and they really don’t make six figures, so living in LA doesn’t seem like a viable option for me.

I’m black, and I really don’t go out to bars and clubs, so I was wondering whether or not I would like the area. I've always wanted to live in a suburban area. I’m generally quiet. Also, would I get into any problems being in an interracial relationship? In LA, I know people don’t care, but would things be different in the Phoenix area?

I really don't think so. Such relationships are very common here, across all sorts of racial/ethnic lines. Lots of nice suburbs here. Commutes can be long, so where you work and where you live ought not to be on opposite sides of the Valley.

[strikefirefall]

Originally Posted by observer53

I really don't think so. Such relationships are very common here, across all sorts of racial/ethnic lines.

Is Scottsdale like this?

[DetroitN8V]

Originally Posted by strikefirefall

Is Scottsdale like this?

Scottsdale is part of Metro Phoenix. No one here cares what color you are or who you date; only how much money you have. Just kidding. Or am I?

[strikefirefall]

Originally Posted by DetroitN8V

Scottsdale is part of Metro Phoenix. No one here cares what color you are or who you date; only how much money you have. Just kidding. Or am I?

I've heard stuff like that so I'm inclined to believe you.

[Golden_Monkey]

No one will care at all about your race or the race of your partner, even less so than LA. The cost of living here is a fraction of LA's but the flip side is that the job market can be (notice I said "can be" rather than "is") really bad. So yes, buying a home is much more realistic than LA, but securing an adequate income in the first place might be the hard part.

[strikefirefall]

Does it get too hot to do stuff outside? Like jogging, going for a walk, etc.

[S. Chris Webb]

Does it get too hot to do stuff outside? Like jogging, going for a walk, etc.


For many people, yes. At least during the hottest months of Monsoon season (June-September). People get by, by doing activities very early in the morning. Many people keep their cool by spending a lot of time in the pool. Many people do manage to golf, jog, walk etc. year round though.

[grassfeeder]

If you're worried about any kind of racial prejudice, come live next to me - I could care less if you were green as long as you're a respectful cool dude. I'm all about the quality of person...

[strikefirefall]

Originally Posted by grassfeeder

If you're worried about any kind of racial prejudice, come live next to me - I could care less if you were green as long as you're a respectful cool dude. I'm all about the quality of person...

Same here. I was just curious because I've read on here about someone's negative experience.