I moved to Arizona from the Philly suburbs in '93 and felt I had died and gone to heaven. Still do. The summers are hot, but you find ways to cope. The rest of the year - never having to fight slush or freezing rain again - fabulous! Cost of living is good. There isn't a feeling of oppressive slavery as I've known in other places. And there is much varied, beautiful scenery within a short drive. Have found lasting friendships too.

Suffered from Seasonal Affective Disorder (depression from sunlight deprivation) in PA. There is so much sunlight here it compeltely went away.