Despite being the fifth-largest city in the United States, the cost of living in Phoenix  is a fraction of that in New York or Los Angeles. 
With lower costs of entertainment, gas, and taxes than other metro regions across the country, residents’ income will go a long way in the Valley of the Sun. 

3. Beautiful Scenery

Phoenix’s South Mountain is the largest municipal park in the United States and offers an ideal site for hiking and horseback riding. Phoenix is surrounded by mountains, such as Four Peaks and Sierra Estrella, and, while hot in the summer, the year-round short-sleeve weather gives residents ample opportunity for exploration.
Outside of the metro area, Arizona itself offers 22 national parks, forests, and monuments and 27 state parks, including the Grand Canyon and Four Corners National Monument.

4. Abundant Entertainment

Phoenix is replete with music venues and museums of all sizes and also features a symphony, opera, ballet, and many theaters. The Phoenix Zoo and the Arizona State Fair are other popular attractions. Finally, Phoenix is one of the only cities in the country to host a team in each of the four major American sports leagues.

5. Great College Options

For those families with teenagers, the Phoenix area abounds with many great opportunities for higher education. Arizona State University in Tempe and University of Arizona in Tucson are both within an hour and a half of Phoenix, and Grand Canyon University, one of the nation’s leading for-profit institutions, is located downtown.
Conclusion

Phoenix is the nation’s fifth-largest city--and still growing--for a reason. With a strong economy, beautiful scenery, and affordable cost of living, Phoenix is an ideal place to consider when looking at relocation options. For more information on the perks of Phoenix life, refer to the infographic below.
  Corey Tyner is the owner of Arizona Cash Land Buyers  and Phoenix Fast Home Buyers . He is one of the top real estate investors in Arizona with over a decade of experience. His work has been featured on Bigger Pockets, Real Estate Agent Magazine, and several other real estate investor publications.