Moving to Arizona in 2026: Our Honest 7 Year Reality Check

Moving to Arizona in 2026? If you’re thinking about moving to Arizona, this video shares what living in Arizona has really been like after seven years in the Phoenix metro area. We also cover what you need to know before moving to Phoenix in 2026. We came to Arizona with no jobs, a house to sell, and a wedding to plan. Seven years later, we still love living here, but moving to Arizona today is very different. Home prices are higher, the cost of living in Phoenix has gone up, and Arizona is not as affordable as it used to be. In this video, we talk about the summer heat, water concerns, housing, master-planned communities, scorpions, pools, car damage from the sun, and what everyday desert living is really like. We also answer common questions from people who are thinking about moving to Phoenix or one of the surrounding Arizona suburbs. We share what we enjoy most about living in Arizona, including the sunsets, walking trails, mountain views, newer communities and quick access to northern Arizona. We also talk honestly about some of the downsides, including extreme heat, shorter car battery life and rising housing costs. Would we still move to Arizona after seven years? Watch our full update to hear what we love, what has changed, and what we wish we knew before moving to Phoenix. 00:00 - Seven Years in Arizona 01:02 - Would We Move Again? 03:59 - Water Concerns 05:14 - Arizona Car Damage 07:36 - Early Summer Mornings 08:40 - Arizona Communities 10:25 - Life Update 12:31 - Arizona Sunsets 14:35 - Viewer Questions 14:42 - Heat, Scorpions and Pools 16:44 - Arizona Cost of Living 17:28 - Would We Choose Arizona? 18:13 - Airbnb and Next Gen Homes 20:01 - Golden Raye’s Use discount code YOUTUBE10 for 10% off. 💼 Business Inquiries & Partnerships: [email protected]   / ashleerayenjay   https://www.instagram.com/raye_n_jay/... Join the Crew: 500 Subscribers - March 27th, 2021 1,000 Subscribers - August 8, 2021 5,000 Subscribers - January 1st, 2026 Next Goal: 10,000