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| Factor | Fort WorthTX | PhoenixAZ |
|---|---|---|
| State | Texas | Arizona |
| Setting | Large metro | Desert metro |
| Climate | seasons | desert |
| Family research | Research Fort Worth-area districts and suburban communities. | School boundaries vary across the Phoenix metro; verify by address. |
| School system to check | Fort Worth ISD and nearby districts | Phoenix-area districts vary by address |
| Lifestyle and retirement | Cultural district and trails with metro access; long drives. | Large medical networks and winter outdoor living; plan for extreme summer heat. |
| Healthcare starting point | JPS Health Network | Mayo Clinic Arizona |
| Tradeoff | Long metro-area drives and ownership costs. | Extreme summer heat and a housing market that has run hot. |
| Districts to look at | Fort Worth ISD, Keller ISD, Northwest ISD | Phoenix Union High School District, Paradise Valley Unified, Kyrene School District |
| AARP 2025 score | No city record | No city record |
| Guides | Fort Worth guide →Fort Worth 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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