mnealtx 0 #26 May 23, 2007 Quote I was born and raised in Dallas area and have visited Phoenix. ASo being very biased I'd prefer the Dallas area (particularly Plano, Allen area as they are near SDD and have great schools) I like Dallas's 4 seasons. Also, the professional sports in Dallas are great but the Suns and Diamondbacks aren't bad. But you still have the Cardinals in the NFL. The one thing I'd prefer Phoenix over Dallas is I'd have less allergy problems in Phoenix. Wildcats!! 4 seasons...wtf? We've got summer and, oh.... February.... Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #27 May 23, 2007 Quote Quote State taxes...which one has no state income tax? The same one that has a high sales tax that makes up for the lack of income tax. But I like the way it's shaped. Arizona income tax: 2.6 - 4.6 % Arizone sales tax: 5.6 % Total: 8.2 - 10.2 % Texas sales tax: 8.25 % You were saying? And yes, I know it's not directly comparable...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #28 May 23, 2007 Quote Dallas is in Texas, not much more to say then that. I used to be there enough I could have practically filed for a part time residency. Its a big city and there is anything you ever want to do in terms of city life and events in the near by areas. SDD is an Otter DZ and is about 45-60 minutes north of the city. Granted if you end up over near Ft.Worth its longer. There are a few 182/smaller turbine DZ's around the area too so you have options. Not sure on their staffing situation, you'd want to talk to them in person about that. Dallas is hot in the summer (like with out AC its a drain on you) and not a single person knows how to drive if it snows or gets one of their bi-annual ice storms. My office closed for 2 days this winter since they were "Predicted" to get snow/ice. Yet I got 6-10 inches of snow a few times and major ice storms and we went to work like nothing was different. Some areas of the metroplex seem to be all about the money in my opinion. If you have it you'll fit in, if you don't I felt like I was surrounded by snobs flaunting they had money (or debt to their eyes ) but thats the same with most cities. I've had the chance to move to Dallas a few times and have turned it down every time for various reasons. I agree with Eric on this.. and they do NOT know how to drive on snow get a half inch snow and theres wrecks everywhere! I'm stuck here in DFW love my job but DFW sucks.. at least I can fly out free any time..to see family / freinds or whatever... makes up for it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azdiver 0 #29 May 23, 2007 QuoteLike mentioned before, real estate is in the buyers market mode around phoenix. Since you will be heading to Eloy on the weekends, look for a home in the Chandler , Ahwatukee or Gilbert area. It will save a lot of time when you head south. Arizona is hot in the summer but it's worth it given the rest of the years weather.dont forget about mesa i am currently located 52 miles north of sda and can get there in under 1 hour theirs alot of good places to live in phx but stay away from the west sidelight travels faster than sound, that's why some people appear to be bright until you hear them speak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #30 May 23, 2007 Dallas.. they haven't banned swooping. ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #31 May 23, 2007 QuoteThe one thing I'd prefer Phoenix over Dallas is I'd have less allergy problems in Phoenix. you'd be surprised actually. AZ isnt the 'allergy free' state claimed by popular wisdom. there are A LOT of things here that will set off allergies, just not the ones you've gotten used to elsewhere____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #32 May 23, 2007 yeap.. allergies suck in the Spring time. but thats true everywhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
