Energy prices are extreme here in Tx.
I lived in the middle of the desert in AZ and electric was 1/8 the cost..
On the other hand AZ taxed you blind on other stuff.
Yes...AZ taxes in Phoenix are 10% on the purchase and vehicle registration is expensive. Car Insurance is still less than Florida and home insurance is a fraction of SoFlo. Trade offs here and there... People who can deal with the humidity will love SoFlo but my wife likes desert weather of all things since moving from SoFlo.
Arizona has the right idea on driver’s license issuance though:
Arizona issues an “extended” driver license that does not expire until age 65. However, your photo and vision screening will need to be updated every 12 years. Drivers 60 years old and older will receive a five-year license.
Get it at age 20 and you’re good for the next 45 years.