We are finally getting to relocate back to the USA after being in Germany for two years. My husband only needs a major airport for his job. I am an actress and want to be within driving distance to LA but not in California as the cost of living is outrageous (though we could afford it if we had to) I have heard Phoenix (mesa) would be a good location for us as I might be able to get jobs in that city also. However Las vegas is aproximately 1.5 Hours closer and I would think there would be opprotunity there too. What is the opinion of people who live in these areas?
I also need to make safety a high priority as I am a young female and I will be by myself for weeks at a time when my husband does have to travel. Thanks so much for your help! Also the more specific you can be about good areas to live in, comparing living costs, etc the better.
2007-01-25 22:22:19 · 8 answers · asked by C E 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Phoenix
Phoenix is not really driving distance from LA and Vegas is at minimum 5 hours.
What about Palm Springs/palm desert? it has its own airport, its safe, and only 2 hours drive and about 1.5 from Ontario. I lived there for a few years and the rent was pretty reasonable 2 bdrm for about $8-900.
I spent some time in the high desert as well Yucca Valley-ish -rent was really cheap like $650 for a 3 bedroom house.
2007-01-31 06:14:37 · answer #1 · answered by starsk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like both but Las Vegas is more tolerable climate wise in my opinion. There's also more to do in Las Vegas. Phoenix has a lower cost of living though and is a major hub for America West so traveling might be cheaper. Flying back to Las Vegas could be expensive depending on the time of year and flights are almost always packed.
2016-05-24 01:15:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both cities have good and bad areas, and if you have the income finding the good areas wouldn't be a problem. Nevada does not have a state income tax, but Arizona does, however the sales tax rate is lower in Arizona. While Phoenix is further from L.A. than Las Vegas, I-15 in California is undergoing a long term construction program so the constant traffic delays negate the extra driving time. You and your husband are in an envy-able position. Both Phoenix and Las Vegas are relatively modern, rapidly growing cities so, in my opinion, flip a coin. There is no loser here.
2007-01-26 09:29:06 · answer #3 · answered by Peedlepup 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have lived in boh cities, so I can tell you all about them. First off, I can say I liked living in Las Vegas better, but it definitely has it's negatives as well. Las Vegas is a nice, safe city if you live in the right areas of town. But Las Vegas attracts a lot of degenerate people, a lot of sex offenders, a lot of drug addicts, a lot of bad people in general. Don't get me wrong, there are some really great peole there as well. Some of the best friends I ever had I bet there. Since most people in Vegas do not have family living in Vegas, friends turn into family. If your into acting, there is a lot of industry in Vegas as well. Vegas has a lot of excitement, there is always something to do, for every walk of life. Nature, nightlife, family events, whatever your looking for. I live in Phoenix now, and I am quite frankly bored. There isn't a lot to do here, and what events there are seem to be really lame. The area of Phoenix, near Scotsdale, I am in is very safe, but watching the news everyday is depressing. There is a lot of crime in this city. I would not live in Mesa for all the money in the world. Not really a good area. In fact, if you are not in the NE part of town, your in a dump. Lots of drugs, gangs, rapes, random shootings, and all around bad things. But there are a lot more jobs here than in Vegas. So there is the reason so many people are here.
Visit both cities, but don't visit like a tourist, visit like a resident. Look at a few apartments in town, look at local events, drive around the neighborhoods. Get a feel for the areas.
Good luck!
2007-01-26 10:31:26 · answer #4 · answered by Olive Green Eyes 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The only nice part of Vegas is the strip on Las Vegas Boulevard and it's surrounding streets. Everything else is dirty. But then again, Phoenix has dirty parts too. It's a toss up! Mesa might be a bit safer than Phoenix, but if you want safe and clean......chose Gilbert or Chandler.
2007-02-02 10:56:10 · answer #5 · answered by TheLight32 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I was born and raised in Scottsdale, a suburb of Phoenix, so obviously I'm gonna say phoenix...Vegas is cool and all but besides the strip there's not much to do, if you live in phoenix it's a lot bigger area so there's more to do, it's just as close to california, plus mexico is close and a good place to escape too.
2007-01-26 16:57:08 · answer #6 · answered by Melanie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Vegas would be safer than Phoenix I think. Lots more money and lots more law.
2007-01-25 22:26:58 · answer #7 · answered by LuckyChucky 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
well there isnt any acting work down here so I dont know .phoenix sucks i should know...
2007-01-28 05:08:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋