Parts of AZ are cheaper.....but anywhere near where we live, is ridiculous. Compared to the east coast, you get half the house for twice the price. It's crazy. The house we're in right now, until we get our duplex, would probably be about $500,000 less in Ohio....still just as nice, but a lot cheaper.
There are less expensive places around here, but they aren't what you would call....nice areas. That's all I'm saying.