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| Factor | DenverCO | PhoenixAZ |
|---|---|---|
| State | Colorado | Arizona |
| Setting | Mountain metro | Desert metro |
| Climate | seasons | desert |
| Family research | Verify district boundaries in each suburb and budget for winter weather. | School boundaries vary across the Phoenix metro; verify by address. |
| School system to check | Denver Public Schools and suburban districts | Phoenix-area districts vary by address |
| Lifestyle and retirement | Mountain access and specialty care; wildfire and hail exposure. | Large medical networks and winter outdoor living; plan for extreme summer heat. |
| Healthcare starting point | UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital | Mayo Clinic Arizona |
| Tradeoff | Housing is expensive and wildfire and hail risk are real. | Extreme summer heat and a housing market that has run hot. |
| Districts to look at | Denver Public Schools, Cherry Creek School District, Douglas County School District | Phoenix Union High School District, Paradise Valley Unified, Kyrene School District |
| AARP 2025 score | No city record | No city record |
| Guides | Denver guide →Denver local guide → | Phoenix guide →Phoenix local guide → |
AARP scores are optional context, not recommendations. Verify schools and costs by address. For tax questions, consult your CPA.
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