My evaluations compare each location against other Arizona towns to give you meaningful insights within the same region.

Ive listed towns in numerical order from 1 to 25 rather than by alphabetical order.

Remember that my grades are relative to other Arizona towns, not compared nationally.

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Bisbee

I was charmed by Bisbees unique artistic community and historic character set in the Mule Mountains.

Buckeye

I found that Buckeye stands out for its combination of affordability and growth potential as Phoenixs westernmost suburb.

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Marana

I saw that Marana offers a growing community with newer developments and amenities northwest of Tucson.

Oro Valley Hospital provides good healthcare access, and Tucson International Airport is about 30 minutes away.

Peoria

I found Peoria combines suburban comfort with good amenities in the northwest Phoenix metropolitan area.

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Tubac

I was charmed by Tubac with its artistic community and historic character as Arizonas oldest European settlement.

Buckeye Retirement Chart

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Catalina Retirement Chart

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Cottonwood Retirement Chart

Fountain Hills Retirement Chart

Gold Canyon Retirement Chart

Green Valley Retirement Chart

Green Valley Retirement Chart

Lake Havasu City Retirement Chart

Marana Retirement Chart

Oro Valley Retirement Chart

Payson Retirement Chart

Peoria Retirement Chart

Prescott Retirement Chart

Prescott Valley Retirement Chart

Scottsdale Retirement Chart

Sedona Retirement Chart

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Sierra Vista Retirement Chart

Sun City Retirement Chart

Tubac Retirement Chart

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