Quality of Life

The Greater Phoenix region is a thriving metropolitan area that boasts world-class museums and performing arts, a dynamic nightlife, great restaurants, lakes and natural surroundings that grace the pages of national magazines. The best part is that none of this is more than an hour's drive away in any direction.

All the major professional sports are in the region as well as more than 150 golf courses, incredible shopping and world class resorts. In Mesa alone there are two regional malls, 55 parks, 28 golf courses and miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking or biking. There is spring training with the Chicago Cubs in Mesa and the other Cactus league teams are scattered around the valley.

Restaurants offer international cuisines and the shopping opportunities range from the regional malls to small arts and crafts shops. Housing choices are generous and affordable. And with a personal income tax structure from 3.3% to 5.0%, companies can attract talented workers to a region where the cost of living is among lowest in the nation.