I am a native to Arizona, born and raised on the north west side of the Valley. I personally think that Arizona is the best place to live, but I may be biased a little. We have the beauty of traveling a few hours to the pines where it is normally nice and cool, multiple lakes and golf courses. Of course, a bonus.... no tornado's (if we do people make fun of us), no hurricanes, no earthquakes (again, if we do we are made fun of if we say anything)...