My husband and I would like to move to phoenix Arizona within the next year and half or two years. Is it worth living there? Is the cost of living expensive? How is the housing there? Do more people live in apartments or in regular houses? Are the schools there good? What about churches? We also need a great Non-denominational or baptist church. Any suggestions, advice, etc welcome :) oh yeah, sorry for all the questions, but we are from central Pennsylvania and don't know much about the area. Details , please :)
Phoenix - 5 Answers
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Its nicer than pennsylvania thats for sure
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It is beautiful!! It would definitely be worth it. It is very hot though, so be prepared for that. Housing is pretty pricey there, you could probably get a nice 4 bed 3 bath 2 car garage for $450-500k. Most people typically live in regular houses, but if an apartment is what you want, then go for it!! I would just want to be making payments on a house that you own , and get something in return, should you sell it. An apartment is like flushing $$$ down the toilet. There are tons of schools in Phoenix, I'm sure there are some very good schools there. Churches, once again, are like schools. There are many, many, many!!! Just when you get to Phoenix, ask around for a non-denominational or baptist church. Just try some out, and find one with nice people and programs, that you like. Definitely move, if you can afford it. It will cost a pretty penny, but if money is not a problem, you will not regret it!
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the biggest thing is the heat, today will be 101, no real big trees for shade, lots of apartment, seems like there on every block, we live in one, 739 for a 2 bed 1 bath. equal amount of houses and apartments, lots of churches, they can be found just about on every other block as well.... lots of schools, jobs are few now unless u are a nurse, but that could change by the time u get here, lots of stores., 4 Walmarts very close to us and 2 Fry's ,1 Safeway, everything u need....more stores then houses
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Go to http://myfoxphoenix.com and they have links to sites that can answer all your questions.
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There is a very nice baptist church called North Phoenix Baptist Church on 5757 North Central Avenue. The pastor Dan Yeary has a very nice service every Sunday. As for the schools, you can learn about the great schools Phoenix has to offer for public, private and charter schools at www.phoenix.gov/EDUCATN/schdist.html
