We live on the northern border of AZ with Utah. My husband works for the State of AZ, so I travel a lot with him throughout the state. I have a daughter in Mesa and a son in Sierra Vista (army). I really like AZ. The heat doesn't bother me at all. After living in WY for 30+ years, I am enjoying thawing out! I think that with the price of gas and inflation with food, etc, the economy is rocky in lots of places. From my experience, I sure wouldn't hesitate moving to AZ.