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I grew up in the suburbs out here and wouldn't want to move back. A lot of people are moving inward once again so your cheaper housing will be in those suburbs, but the quality of life (I think) is better if you can stay more central. I've got some friends living in Coronado which is just North of downtown Phoenix and there has been a pretty significant revitalization over the last couple of years. There are a ton of young families in their neighborhood and they are always doing kid friendly things. With the older neighborhoods you wouldn't be dealing with an HOA either.
My wife and I moved into an Arcadia adjacent neighborhood two years back which is a little more central between Scottsdale, Phoenix and Tempe that I honestly prefer although we don't have kids yet. The homes are all from the early 50s although many have had face lifts but not full rebuilds. There's a better sense of community versus what you get living in the true suburbs. And honestly better restaurants and bars (I posted a ton in the other Phoenix thread). Now that the weather is nice we routinely walk or ride bikes to go eat and drink. I work in Scottsdale and last year I only put 6k miles on my car so if you play your cards right you can even get away with not driving too much.
Speaking of my wife she's actually from PA herself (East Stroudsburg) and she moved out here about seven and a half years ago and hasn't looked back. She's also an RN and she works at PCH. Your wife definitely wouldn't have a hard time finding a job. If you don't mind mentioning her specialty there are certain hospitals she'd probably want to target.
Flagstaff had their first snow of the season a week ago or so if seasons are a must or even if you just want to get a quick taste.
My wife and I moved into an Arcadia adjacent neighborhood two years back which is a little more central between Scottsdale, Phoenix and Tempe that I honestly prefer although we don't have kids yet. The homes are all from the early 50s although many have had face lifts but not full rebuilds. There's a better sense of community versus what you get living in the true suburbs. And honestly better restaurants and bars (I posted a ton in the other Phoenix thread). Now that the weather is nice we routinely walk or ride bikes to go eat and drink. I work in Scottsdale and last year I only put 6k miles on my car so if you play your cards right you can even get away with not driving too much.
Speaking of my wife she's actually from PA herself (East Stroudsburg) and she moved out here about seven and a half years ago and hasn't looked back. She's also an RN and she works at PCH. Your wife definitely wouldn't have a hard time finding a job. If you don't mind mentioning her specialty there are certain hospitals she'd probably want to target.
Flagstaff had their first snow of the season a week ago or so if seasons are a must or even if you just want to get a quick taste.