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I left after 15 years.
The video perfectly highlights why many retirees regret moving to Arizona.
Im retired and worked as a software engineer at NASA.
Escalating Cost of Living
Housing prices have skyrocketed across Arizona.
I rented a two-bedroom apartment in Tempe for $450.00 a month.
The high electricity bills required to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures shock many new residents unprepared for the financial burden.
Another user by the handle @pennys3100 also said: $900 power bill for us last month.
Been stuck inside with two toddlers for two months now.
Even with equalizer payment plans, the utility costs considerably strain fixed retirement incomes and force difficult budgeting decisions.
Traffic Congestion
Phoenix Arizona was Great at one time.
The population growth has overwhelmed Arizonas road systems, creating frustrating traffic conditions reminiscent of larger metropolitan areas.
Public transportation options remain limited, forcing car dependency on seniors who may eventually face driving restrictions.
Az feels too full, theres too many people.
Theres a line for everything now.
Everything is busy on weekdays, weekends, and rush hour.
That water is key.
It was one of your main requirements when we retired and moved, Reddit user @awhq wrote.
So we moved to a place that gets 56 [inches] of rain a year.
Moved here at 45.
Water bills and conservation requirements add another layer of expense many retirees hadnt budgeted for before relocating.
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