Moving from California to Arizona

Arizona is an interesting state with an abundance of natural beauty and a bustling economy. Arizona is best known for its weather, geography, tasty food, and thriving art and culture. It is mostly famous for its Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, Painted Desert, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Fort Apache, London Bridge, Monument Valley.

Helpful moving tips and what to know:

– Arizona is not 100% desert and heats.

– Move in during summer to reduce moving cost. Winter is often a more expensive time to move because of the arrival of seasonal workers.

– Take special notice to the street and parking signs. There is restricted parking requiring permits or payment.

– Never leave your moving boxes outside. Arizona host some dangerous wildlife, including spiders, scorpions, killer bees, venomous snakes and plants with thorns and spines. Be sure to keep a long stick handy to fight off any wildlife.

– It will be comfortable to travel by highway if you plan to move from California.

– Try to plan your move time to early mornings and late evenings and drink plenty of water if you choose to move in the summer. Late summer months see frequent monsoons.

– Consider finding an Arizona home close to work to reduce the amount of time spent in traffic congestion.

– Cost of Living: The cost of living varies depending on the part you are moving to. Cost of groceries, housing, utilities, taxes, transportation and healthcare are significantly less in Arizona.

– Transportation: Towns and cities in Arizona have local forms of public transportation. However, many of the smaller communities do not provide it. There’s also a wide, well-marked bike path that offers riders shortcuts through the city.

– Education: There are many schools, including magnet and charter schools that you can send your children to. Arizona state university is a great school to continue education with lesser tuition compared to California.

– Government: Visit https://az.gov for legal and state information.