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I lived in Phoenix for a number of years, but a job change brought
me down to Tucson. I like both cities, but there are definitely some differences.
Tucson is usually much cooler than Phoenix-- and it truly cools off at
night the way a desert should, unlike Phoenix (sometimes still a 110 degrees
at midnight!) However, Tucson is not as well-maintained as Phoenix; the
roads are littered and have pot holes/cracks. Tucson doesn't beautify the
roads with murals, colored rocks, and cactus the way Phoenix does and there
is no well-organized network of roads similar to the 101/202 loop in Phoenix--
getting around Tucson can be slow! There is definitely a "charm" to Tucson,
however, and the idea of supporting local establishments seems to be very
important to Tucson. There are a number of "mom and pop" stores that thrive,
whereas Phoenix is more commercialized with name-brand chains. Other considerations:
the Phoenix airport has more flights and better fares. A huge number of
people grow grass in Phoenix which is, of course, totally unnatural and
bad for water conservation (whereas Tucson tries harder to work with the
natural surroundings). Overall, I'd say Tucson is more desert, less glitz
and Phoenix is more modern convenience (but with a consumer-ist attitude).
Good luck-- and remember, both cities have good mexican food!!!!
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