We are Doug and Keri and we are starting the process of moving from a "normal" life in the suburbs of Denver to an off grid life!

Arizona, Cochise County area:

*Climate/temperature/natural disasters: Very warm & dry, not a lot of rain with some snow at
higher elevations. Natural disasters include wildfires, flash flooding, dust storms, and drought.

*Grow zone for Cochise county is 8+

*Proximity to our current address: 8-10 hours

*Natural resources: Sun, very long grow season, minerals, sand, clay, trees, Monsoon rains, a lot of game like deer, pigs, especially birds

*Political affiliation: Arizona is a Republican state

*Taxes/affordability/cost of living: Ranked 36 with 1 being cheapest and 50 being most expensive

We also evaluated Florida:

*Climate/temperature/natural disasters: Very humid and warm, lots of sunshine and water.
Natural disasters include hurricanes and tropical storms, Flooding, tornadoes, tsunami

*Grow zones: 8-11

*Proximity to our current address: 27+ hours by car

*Natural resources: water, sun, Ocean game and other game

*Political affiliation: Republican State

*Taxes/affordability/cost of living: Very tax friendly Ranked 32 with 1being cheapest and 50 being most expensive

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