Why Swap the Coast for the Desert? More Insights on Moving from California to Arizona

The Jones Zone

Why pick Arizona over other southwestern states? Jim Klein provides an inside look at life after relocating from California to the Sedona area a little over a year ago. Jim and host Darryl Jones connect over their mutual friend and dive into topics ranging from weather and outdoor activities to taxes and cost of living comparisons. Tune in for Jim’s take on key discussion points like affordability, restaurant variety and more about why he and his wife chose Arizona to retire to.

Episode Highlights:

• Arizona’s slower, more relaxed pace of life compared to California
• A rich history and abundance of archaeological and historic sites
• Significantly lower taxes on retirement income like social security and pensions
• A variety of great schools throughout the state of Arizona

Key Questions Asked:

1. How does the climate and seasonal weather compare to Southern California?
2. What are property taxes and overall tax burden like compared to California?
3. What is Sedona area’s economy and job market mainly comprised of?
4. How does access to quality healthcare and medical specialists compare?
5. What advice do you have for people considering relocating from California?

Guest Information:

Jim Klein

Contact Darryl:

Darryl & JJ Jones Real Estate

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