Asking Locals What They Hate About Living in Phoenix, Arizona

Asking Locals What They Hate About Living in Phoenix, Arizona

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Jul 25, 2026

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What do Phoenix locals really think about living here? We asked residents about the heat, affordability, traffic, best neighborhoods, and what they actually hate about Phoenix.

See what it’s really like living in Phoenix, Arizona, directly from the people who call it home.
If you're moving to Phoenix, these local opinions can help you decide if Phoenix is the right place for you.

[CHAPTERS]
0:00 - Living in Phoenix
1:01 - What Locals Love
3:33 - Biggest Surprises
7:23 - Phoenix Summer Heat
8:53 - Best Places to Live
10:39 - Cost of Living
12:15 - Life in Phoenix
14:30 - Reasons to Leave
16:19 - How Phoenix Has Changed
17:11 - Would Locals Recommend Phoenix?
18:16 - Who Should Avoid Phoenix?