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Your Arizona Moving Guide

Spend even a few hours in the sun-kissed valleys of Arizona, and you'll quickly understand why tens of thousands of people move to Arizona each year. In fact, the state is so popular that about 85,000 people moved to the Phoenix area alone in 2008. Yet moving to the Grand Canyon State isn’t all about chasing the sun – in order to have a successful transition, you’ll need to find the right Arizona movers, get used to the heat, and plan your finances properly. Keep reading for Arizona moving tips that will set you on the path to success.

Finding Arizona Movers

Choosing the best Arizona movers is a bit more difficult than choosing a moving company for some other states, mostly because there is no centralized bureau of Arizona movers as there are in other states such as Texas or Ohio. Still, there are ways to tell if your Arizona moving company will be honest and reliable.

• Get references. Make sure to get multiple references to ensure that you won't just be talking to a relative or neighbor of your Arizona moving company.
• Check with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). There may not be a centralized Arizona movers association but you can still check with the BBB to see whether your preferred Arizona movers are in good standing or have complaints against them.
• Do not choose solely on price. It's not uncommon for Arizona movers to employ students or other transient staffers who aren't expert movers. While this practice keeps the cost of your move down, you may make up the price difference with broken objects or a sloppy move.

Adjusting to the Arizona Climate

One of the most difficult adjustments when moving to Arizona is adjusting to the extremely dry heat. There are, however, several steps you can take to help make this adjustment easier:

• Drink a lot of water. Although this sounds obvious, it's often easy to forget to hydrate yourself, especially when you're busy dealing with Arizona movers, getting your things unpacked and familiarizing yourself with your new neighborhood.
• Stay indoors during the peak of the day. Unless you're moving to Arizona to be a postal delivery person, you can probably avoid spending lengthy periods of time outdoors during midday, when the sun is the strongest and temperatures are the hottest. Remaining in the cool air-conditioning will make living in Arizona entirely more pleasant.
• Dress properly. Any trustworthy Arizona mover will tell you that it's not worthwhile to take your winter wardrobe with you when moving to most parts of Arizona. Keep cool by wearing breathable fabrics and light materials and the heat won't bother you nearly as much as it could.
• Eat small meals frequently. Although it negates modern dietary thought, it is recommended to cut down on your protein after moving to Arizona, as digesting protein can lead to an increased metabolic heat.

Arizona Tax Rates

As is the case in most states, Arizona income tax is calculated based on your specific income. Here is a quick guide to what you can expect to pay after you move to Arizona:

In addition to paying Arizona income tax, you will also be required to pay sales tax on most purchases. Arizona state sales tax is 5.6%. Each county also imposes an additional sales tax on purchases made within that county, which is usually an additional 1-3%.

Finally, when you move to Arizona you will be subject to Arizona property taxes which are calculated based upon the home's assessed value rather than current market value. As a result, property taxes fluctuate from county to county.