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We are considering a move to AZ or CO.

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We are considering a move to AZ or CO. What are some towns near Scottsdale with nice schools, but less expensive? And some nice areas in CO to raise a high school age child?  
We are considering a move to AZ or CO.

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+8 votes
by (420 points)
Sounding better to move every day.  
+12 votes
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The charter/private schools in the Phoenix area are good. Buckeye, although not terribly close to Scottsdale but in the Phoenix area is nice too.  
+2 votes
by (8.9k points)
AZ is much more affordable than CO. Although I’m sure pay would be in line based on area? I researched both a few years ago . PS don’t move. LOL
by (8.9k points)
@sullivan96 if you pick CO, maybe I’ll join you someday. I decided AZ is way too hot for my Eskimo blood.  
by (8.9k points)
@sullivan96 you’ll make friends anywhere.  
+6 votes
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Fort Collins, Colorado is an awesome town to raise a family in.  
by (4.8k points)
@kepler my niece is moving to Fort Collins and speaks highly of it!  
+10 votes
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Peoria AZ
+19 votes
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Cherry Creek, CO or Superior, CO are both wonderful
+10 votes
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Airport in 30-ish minutes. Other friends chose Parker, CO for the “lower” cost of owning a new home and the school district.  
+19 votes
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I would hate to see you move! I speak to customers in both areas every day. Certain areas in CO are actually more expensive than AZ. There are two distinct weather areas to also keep in mind. Would suggest, Nina, that you join the Facebook group page for both areas and get a feel for the local climate of amenities and realistic views. Hugs!  
+13 votes
by (3.7k points)
Noooo! Don’t leave!  
+19 votes
by (2.5k points)
Fort Collins is an amazingly family friendly town.  
+23 votes
by (3.2k points)
We almost moved to AZ instead of IL yrs ago. I’m so glad we didn’t. Although the weather might have been nicer in the winter. Deci
+39 votes
by (8.7k points)
Boulder Colorado. Be ready for massive snow though.  
+29 votes
by (2.8k points)
I have a friend in Gilbert AZ who loves it
by (16.3k points)
@leaves i do too! They are so happy there. They don’t have kids though so I’m no help with the schools question.  
+16 votes
by (990 points)
Lakewood, CO!  
+4 votes
by (6.4k points)
Gilbert AZ
+41 votes
by (11.5k points)
My niece loves Colorado
+39 votes
by (3.6k points)
Can I come?!  
by (3.9k points)
@nason no
+20 votes
by (580 points)
Loveland, CO
+16 votes
by (16.3k points)
Oh wow! We’ll miss you if you go! I know people that love Arizona, but no kids. and in Colorado, I know some that have kids and love Colorado Springs. Lots of unpredictable snow though there compared to AZ  
+23 votes
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I'm moving to Arizona after the school year. I've been doing crazy research as has my husband who already lives there. It seems to be a lot of good and bad parts of cities but Gilbert, Chandler, Peoria, Glendale all seem to be really great
+26 votes
by (540 points)
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