Arizona or Ohio - where would you rather live?

[MixMasterTang]

Some people need to go back school and study some geography. As mentioned numerous times in this thread Northern Arizona is very lush green, has mountains and doesn't get nearly as hot as Phoenix.

 

[AdamK47]

By living in Ohio I would have to pick Arizona.

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: MixMasterTang
Some people need to go back school and study some geography. As mentioned numerous times in this thread Northern Arizona is very lush green, has mountains and doesn't get nearly as hot as Phoenix.

Yeh, only but like 5% of AZ's population actually lives north of Phoenix.

 

[AstroManLuca]

Ohio isn't that cold. Main reason I'd avoid it is because it's Ohio.

 

[waffleironhead]

while arizona may be hot, ohio is HUMID. every day I lived there it was like walling out of the house into a sauna. on the other hand when I was in CO it was just as hot in the summer, but nice and dry.

 

[PingSpike]

Ohio, but not by a lot. Heat makes me kind of lethargic.

 

[hanoverphist]

Originally posted by: Cheesetogo
Arizona's a bit too hot for my taste. Plus I prefer being up north -- I might be a bit biased though.

AZ has its own "up north", complete with mild temperatures, mountains and greenery. its only a couple hour drive from blistering summer heat too, so its easy to get away when you want to. i hear the skiing is good too. hell, az is a mere 6 hours from the ocean, lets see OH do that.

 

[BurnItDwn]

Originally posted by: rbV5

Originally posted by: BurnItDwn
Ohio is not very high on my list of places to live. I'm pretty happy with IL, and would very seriously consider WI.

That said, I don't think I could tolerate AZ. I HATE hot weather (anything above about 80.) I don't mind the cold. I love snow.

Arizona

Hmm ... THAT part of Arizona wouldn't be too bad!!!! Especially if there was lots of snowmobile trails and lakes near by!!!!

Though from the photo, that looks like Wisconsin to me

 

[hanoverphist]

Originally posted by: BurnItDwn

Originally posted by: rbV5

Originally posted by: BurnItDwn
Ohio is not very high on my list of places to live. I'm pretty happy with IL, and would very seriously consider WI.

That said, I don't think I could tolerate AZ. I HATE hot weather (anything above about 80.) I don't mind the cold. I love snow.

Arizona

Hmm ... THAT part of Arizona wouldn't be too bad!!!! Especially if there was lots of snowmobile trails and lakes near by!!!!

Though from the photo, that looks like Wisconsin to me

could be anywhere north of the valley... up by flagstaff most likely, mebbe over on the rim by pinetop or showlow. and lots of little lakes, places to snowmobile, hunt and whatever. ive lived in the valley all my life, nowhere else id rather be so far. ive gone to other places for extended stays, but never really found a place i like more.

 

[StinkyPinky]

Arizona. I'd rather be hot than cold. I hate the cold.

Although if I had the choice I'd move ass to San Diego.

 

[edro]

Originally posted by: rbV5

Originally posted by: JLee

Originally posted by: drum
I like to enjoy seasons. Winter can suck sometimes but mid ohio doesn't get hit too hard usually.
Clear and sunny every day and nasty hot in summer would get old.

So does rainy and gray and humid all summer...

Originally posted by: edro
I love Ohio, but I am sure the winters are nice in Arizona.
I don't think I could handle their summers though.

Also, I might go insane if I had to go through life without seeing trees or grass except on watered lawns and golf courses.

You do realize that Arizona is a big place..and has trees...?

Arizona

Well I'll be damned.

I want to change my vote!

 

[Oil]

Flagstaff, AZ

 

[dainthomas]

Originally posted by: Slick5150
Arizona is my idea of hell on earth.

You've never been to Flagstaff. It's freakin gorgeous up there. I'd choose Arizona in a heartbeat if I could live there.

 

[Drako]

Originally posted by: Oil
Flagstaff, AZ

Nice place to visit, but wouldn't want to live there .

I've got a friend who lives there, and it's nice and all, but it kind of reminds me of a poor mans Reno .

 

[Aves]

I've been to both, I'd have to say Arizona.

 

[Deeko]

Ohio, without question.

 

[sutahz]

Depends on my reason for moving. If I was moving for a total change of scenery I'd move to Ohio as I was born and raised in the west (and the desert).

As for our arguments, you don't hide that you favor Arizona heavily.

 

[lykaon78]

I grew up in Columbus and now live in Cincinnati, OH. I've traveled to Phoenix for 4 days.

Personally, the Arizona heat in the summer is unbearable. This year we got into the 90s maybe twice this summer (global warming FTW). As for the winter; Cleveland gets hammered with lake effect snow but as you move progressively south the snow fall becomes less and less of an issue. I think we had 5 significant snowfalls last winter here in Cincinnati.

Weather aside, I think Ohio has some interesting qualities. You've got the biggest college town in the world in Columbus and two pro-sports cities on the north and south borders. Both Columbus and Cincinnati have world class library systems. The cost of living is reasonable with four bedroom homes easily available in the suburbs in the $150s. As with most major cities the public school systems of the actual city leave some room for improvement but the suburbs offer great schools and great communities. As for the economy, Columbus is relatively sheltered from major swings in the economy with both Ohio State and the State government holding jobs through rough times. Cincinnati is home to the Corporate Headquarters of 5 or 6 Fortune 500 companies including the behemoth Proctor & Gamble. I don't know as much about Cleveland.

Phoenix was a nice city with plenty to do but I don't know a tremendous amount more than the four or five major landmarks I hit. It all comes down to the climate for me.

 

[Squisher]

Be careful, once you become an Ohio State fan you have to have sex with either your sister or your mother.

 

[SilentZero]

Ohio...less illegal immigrants crossing through the backyard

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Squisher
Be careful, once you become an Ohio State fan you have to have sex with either your sister or your mother.

Or both at the same time.

 

[Acanthus]

Anyone who voted Ohio, doesnt live in Ohio.

It is the worst place i have lived out of 12 states. By far.

(southern Ohio)

 

[seemingly random]

Originally posted by: zinfamous
Arizona.

Ohio is a shithole.

!

Except along lake erie.

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Squisher
Be careful, once you become an Ohio State fan you have to have sex with either your sister or your mother.

Or both at the same time.

giggity!

 

[SuperSix]

Originally posted by: Kalmah
Ohio because that is where Cedar Point is at.

:thumbsup: