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Best Places to Retire in Arizona

Arizona attracts newcomers with abundant sunshine, a growing job market in tech and healthcare, and desert landscapes, though summer heat and water scarcity are concerns.

102.2 — Average
Pop: 7.2MRent: $1,380
1

Scottsdale

AZ

118.5 — High
Rent: $1,800/moHome: $620,000Pop: 241K
2

Tucson

AZ

90.2 — Below Average
Rent: $1,000/moHome: $280,000Pop: 543K
3

Phoenix

AZ

101.8 — Average
Rent: $1,400/moHome: $380,000Pop: 1.6M

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