Where would you rather live Miami, FL or Scottsdale, Arizona

Question

Would you rather live in the Ft. Lauderdale/Miami area, or the Scottsdale/Phoenix area, and why? Thanks!!

Answer 1

I have lived in the southeast (Charleston SC) and now in Phoenix. I would prefer the southeast because of the ocean, seems to have more to do. Never been to Miami however, heard it is crazy and hurricanes are more likely. Phoenix is nice but it is hot and it seems there should be a ocean here. You must have a pool to live here! Depends on your lifestyle and what you enjoy.Good Luck!

Answer 2

I like the Miami area, grew up there...but the hurricane threat coupled with

the humidity and bugs makes Scottsdale/Phoenix that more appealing.

Answer 3

Miami..i lived in AZ for 4 years...hated it!

Answer 4

I suppose a key factor in your question would be how much a person wants to live near the ocean.  I do not since the ocean has far more dangers in it than sharks, there a a gazillion critters in there that bite, sting and otherwise do harm.  Give me Scottsdale (perhaps the cleanest, most visually attractive place I have ever been) in spite of the heat.  I can assure you that 106 in the desert is no more uncomfortable than 90 in more humid areas.  But In the area you have Prescott or  Flagstaff which are mountain towns and cooler only a few hours away.  Weekend outings to Flag or the Grand Canyon or petrified forest, into the mountains for lower temps, Tucson or Mexico, Sedona (another community as pleasing to the eye as any in the world) and it (Sedona) rivals the Grand canyon scenically.  I love the desert and the series of three lakes just southeast of Phoenix provides plenty of water sport without jellyfish.  Don't forget the superstition mountains either, they can be breathtaking.  I hope you find the right place for yourself regardless but if you choose Phoenix be prepared to spend money on Gasoline...not because of the price but because there are so many great places you'll want to drive to.