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I am moving to Arizona from MI. Want to live in a nice suburb outside of the Phoenix not to $ Any suggestions?
I currently live in a suburb of Detroit, Mi called Farmington Hills, Mi. The community is very diverse and culturally stimulating. I have also lived in Southfield, Mi which is also very diverse & culturally stimulating. I would like some info from people who have relocated from the Southfield, Farmington, Farmington Hills or West Bloomfield,Michigan area to Arizona. Who could tell me where are there nice suburbs to live in the Arizona area Phoenix, Mesa, Lake Havasu – any other suggestions??? Not over the top expensive but nice, quiet, safe suburban neighborhoods – family oriented & friendly. I would like to rent a house. Is rental housing very expensive in the suburbs? Also any other advice on moving to Arizona & living there? I do not know anyone living there so I will be going it alone. Also are there any groups or clubs from former Michiganders who have relocated to Arizona where you can meet & socialize with while I make new friends in Arizona. THANKS, REGINA 
i moved from ann arbor to tempe about two years ago. housing costs are rising pretty quickly here, but i don’t know what your budget is – you can find decent housing for around $1200 a month in some of the burbs. if you pay less, you’re going to be in crime-ridden neighborhoods, so scope out the places good before you head out. my place is a bit over $1200 & we’ve been having a few stolen cars in the area, so even in the better places it’s getting bad. you want “culturally stimulating” in arizona? it’s not going to happen. its pretty much all white & hispanic in most places with pockets of black neighborhoods. i’ve found arizona to be very segregated. it’s funny, you can drive down a few blocks and see the people & know what city you are in. anyway, i’d say tempe has the closest thing to what you are looking for. they are a university town, so there is at least some diversity & they try to be cultural with their programs. as far as meeting other michiganders – well, i go out all the time in my red wings jersey & i’m always meeting others from michigan. i don’t know of any groups, but in time you’ll come across tons of us. sorry i sound so negative, it’s just that i came from very liberal ann arbor to this bland conservative state & i’m not as happy with the lifestyle, but i DO love arizona for it’s weather & the friends i’ve made.
Safes Bloomfield Mi