In the national eye, California is a much more attractive state to live in than Arizona. One offers the promise of fame and wealth beyond your wildest dreams, sat on a gorgeous coastline, bumping shoulders with the most influential people in the world.

The other? A dry, barren expanse that hosts nothing but old cowboy stories and a less than stellar major city. Should we trust the television and movies we see promote this idea of thinking? THEY WERE MADE IN LA, OF COUSE NOT!!!

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The reality is, that thousands of Californians are forgoing their "dream home", and coming to Arizona. But why?

25 Reasons Californians Are Ditching The Coast For Arizona

More and more Californians are making their way to the Grand Canyon State. We welcome them with open arms, but why are they coming here?

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Top 10 Misconceptions Outsiders Have About Arizona

Most non-residents have a very different view of the Grand Canyon State than reality. Here are the top things people get wrong.

The Top 10 Hardest Things About Moving to Arizona

Arizona has seen a massive bump in out of state transfers, and as one myself, I felt it best to count down the hardest things myself and others have experienced while moving to this beautiful state.

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