Hello,

I’m currently thinking about changing jobs and relocating. I’m from New York, but want to know more bout these places.

What’s the night life like?

Is a place for younger people?

How expensive compared to nyc?

What are the people like?

Any outdoor activities?

What’s the weather like? How does it effect things like cars, roads, homes, etc?

Looking forward to you response!

Best,
Billy Shears

Come to texas

Too damn hot

Why not try smaller cities
Indianapolis is cool
Twin cities
Charlotte/Raleigh
Nashville
Even Vegas is poppin rn

abq native here bro but I'm also like all f***ed up

place is mad nice to me. we got some unusual demographics for the us, the high elevation means that even tho it's a desert it still cools down a good bit at night and winter still gets pretty cold at times but without much rain/snow, i think there's plenty to do but compared to spots like nyc it's like what else rly does compare yfm? it's cheaper here definitely but it's getting expensive everywhere it feel. we got some real mf ppl and tons to do outside, big mountains and some lakes here n there, lots of pre-cac america to see ykno

but also don't come here you'll die fr u seen the violent crime maps we only 2nd behind alaska

Phoenix

• good if youre towards the heart, the place is big as s*** its the 3rd buggest city in the country on oure scale size. There are retirement areas, worker areas etc but the main is good. Club life, bar life, sports, almost every artist every genre comes to phx etc.

• really cheap. I mean everything is cheap compared to nyc besides like San Fran and upper LA. But AZ is one of the cheaper places to live. I love in the bayarea (where im orginally from) and right outside AZ. Im in AZ most year now and a quarter in the Bay. The price is why i mainly moved. And im from an outrageous living place like you, live like a king here basically.

• Phoenix is "everyone". Outside of Phoenix and maybe Tucson tho you will only meet all white or all spanish people. Phoenix is mainly where niggas are at too. People are mostly nice here. If you go to the more ritzy areas or trailer parks that where you'll encounter the dying maga crowd that sre still upset that AZ is now a blue state. Those kind of people are still aroind but not in a major way.

• camping, swimming, hiking, rock climbing, car racing, art shows, gem shows, car mudding, atv/dirktbikes, gun range

• hot af especially summer, the main downside. This is legit desert. Not like LA or even Texas. Its 105+ in the summer, 40 to 60 in the winter & rest of the year 80 to 90. Mild to hot in the day depending on the season and cold to freezing at night/season. Real desert s***. Idk what you mean by affecting tho. Only thing i would say is that everything and everywhere comes with AC. Its built into everything.

Overall:

• Postives

Cheap af without being in the middle of nowhere, diverse, big city vibes and experiences without the as crazy traffic and clogging. Two great colleges with ASU in PHX and UofA just over in Tucson and lot of job opportunities. Lot of land/national monuments/parks & outdoor things such as the Grand Canyon and Great Caves etc. Lot of land space too.

• Negatives

Hot af, cartel s***, the albeit leftover fallout of the desperate Maga & right wingers that are dying out and lost power & just the sheer size of the place can kinda be confusing/annoyng when youre new to it. And there isnt much else to go city wise outside of Phoenix and its little brother Tucson. Phx is the only major place here although it is gigantic and a lot, and Tucson is the only other option for the regular younger person. Especially if youre black. Think of it like how in Nevada only Las Vegas and Reno are really poppin like that for the average person. Thats how it with Arizona regarding Phoenix and Tucson.

Houstatlantavegas

You have a car/license right?? Just wondering because in these type of places you’ll NEED a vehicle to get around

I’m also asking this because I peeped you’re from NY. I’m from Philly and it was very tough adjusting to Phoenix being that I didn’t have a car.

This is funny because I hated living in PHX everything is so spread out, lifestyle is a bit slower paced (compared to the East Coast), and the weather is god awful for 75% of the year (90 degree plus from April to October lmaooo)

Oh yeah. And the nearest beach is like 6 hours away (San Diego or Puerto Peñasco). I moved back to Philly so fast lmao

Would rather bake in 100 degree weather in a growing city like Phoenix than a dead-end city like Philly

Trust me. I’m planning to leave soon brother lol

Neither cities are for me atp in my life

Vegas/Henderson poppin crazy rn

Don't come to Phoenix.

What do they have that Austin doesn’t?

Houston has an amazing nightlife , it’s huge asf , very car reliant , food is out of this world , people r great . Biggest downside is how hot it can get out here .

Indianapolis is one of the lamest s***holes in the country

I envy you brother

Hello Billy Shears,

Houston

• Nightlife: Vibrant, diverse, with great restaurants and bars.
• Younger People: Yes, many young professionals due to the energy and medical sectors.
• Cost: Cheaper than NYC, but varies by neighborhood.
• People: Diverse, international community.
• Outdoor Activities: Limited but there's the bayou and some parks.
• Weather: Hot and humid; air conditioning is a must, and flooding can be an issue.

Austin

• Nightlife: Thriving live music scene, great bars.
• Younger People: Very much a young, hip vibe.
• Cost: Rising quickly but still generally cheaper than NYC.
• People: Liberal, tech-savvy.
• Outdoor Activities: Lakes, hiking, water sports.
• Weather: Hot summers; mild winters. Droughts can be a concern.

Dallas

• Nightlife: Trendy neighborhoods like Deep Ellum offer good options.
• Younger People: Good mix, but leans towards families.
• Cost: Less expensive than NYC.
• People: Business-oriented; diverse.
• Outdoor Activities: Limited but some lakes and parks.
• Weather: Hot summers and mild winters; some hail storms that may damage cars.

Santa Fe

• Nightlife: Quieter, more artsy.
• Younger People: Skews older.
• Cost: Less expensive than NYC but not cheap.
• People: Artistic, laid-back.
• Outdoor Activities: Hiking, skiing, natural beauty.
• Weather: Dry and sunny; can be cold in winter.

Albuquerque

• Nightlife: Limited but growing.
• Younger People: Mixed; large student population.
• Cost: Much cheaper than NYC.
• People: Diverse, down-to-earth.
• Outdoor Activities: Hiking, hot air ballooning.
• Weather: Arid; hot summers and cold winters.

Sedona

• Nightlife: Very limited; more of a resort town.
• Younger People: Skews older.
• Cost: Touristy areas can be pricey.
• People: Relaxed, spiritual.
• Outdoor Activities: Hiking, spiritual retreats.
• Weather: Mild but can be hot in summer.

Phoenix

• Nightlife: Growing, especially in areas like Scottsdale.
• Younger People: Mixed, trending younger.
• Cost: Less expensive than NYC.
• People: Diverse, growing tech scene.
• Outdoor Activities: Golf, hiking.
• Weather: Extremely hot in summer; affects car batteries, tire pressure.

Best,
ChatGPT

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Don't come to Texas. It's the same damn price for less accessibility and coolness that you get from new York

Stay put g

i live in austin. not asking in a malicious way but what race are you, because if i’m being honest it dictates your experience here a little unfortunately

Indianapolis is interesting.
I've been house hunting and there are some beautiful homes for like 200-300k which is insane to me

Is it a nice city?