User talk:Wanderlust2008

Re: Moving to Tucson, AZ. I read your post on the Tucson talk page, and would advise you not to, unless you are retiring. If you have kids, then for the sake of them plaese don't.


 * Your request for information was removed from the article talk page - rightly so, those pages are for discussion of editing of the article. Nevertheless, It was an interesting question to me as I am also considering a move to Tucson (at least part time). The previous post suggests that Tucson is a retirement haven. I've not lived there, but have visited and enjoyed it very much. It is a large enough city that there are lots of choices. The University of Arizona has a strong presence and adds to the vitality of the city.


 * You ask about safety. Safety in comparison to what? Where would you be moving from? Here is a comparison of United States cities by crime rate. I note that Tucson is in the middle of the pack. Its crime rate is lower than Phoenix's and comparably-sized California cities such as Fresno. It is higher than Denver's. Other things that I know about Tucson and Phoenix: They are both in the Sonoran desert with a sunny, dry climate and water conservation issues. In the latter regard, I suspect that Tucson is somewhat better off due to proximity to the mountains. Phoenix voted for McCain and Tucson voted for Obama. Those are just a few factoids that come to mind. Good luck with your decision process. Sunray (talk) 02:57, 23 December 2008 (UTC)