Summer Climate
TRIANGLE
Hot and humid; 90°F+ June–Sept
PHOENIX
Extreme dry heat; 105–115°F June–Sept — largely indoors season
Winter Climate
TRIANGLE
Mild; 40–60°F, rare snow
PHOENIX
Perfect; 65–75°F — the main draw
Flight to Northeast
TRIANGLE
RDU to NYC/Boston/Philly: 90–120 min direct
PHOENIX
PHX to NYC/Boston: 5–6 hrs, often connecting
55+ Community Scale
TRIANGLE
6 major communities, Del Webb dominant
PHOENIX
50+ major communities; Sun City, PebbleCreek, Trilogy, Sun Lakes
HOA Fee Range
TRIANGLE
$210–$340/mo
PHOENIX
$300–$600+/mo (many include golf)
Home Price Range
TRIANGLE
$300K–$885K
PHOENIX
$350K–$1M+ (Scottsdale premium)
Property Tax
TRIANGLE
Wake ~0.90%, Durham ~1.04%
PHOENIX
Maricopa County ~0.67% — lower than Triangle
Best Hospital
TRIANGLE
Duke University Medical Center — top 10
PHOENIX
Mayo Clinic Scottsdale — top 5
Water Situation
TRIANGLE
No water concerns
PHOENIX
Long-term Colorado River water supply concerns — real policy risk
Distance from Midwest/Northeast family
TRIANGLE
1.5–2 hrs flight
PHOENIX
4–5 hrs flight from major NE cities
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