People who live in Arizona are often given a bad rap for their use of energy. After all, air conditioning all of those homes can’t be cheap.

But, in actuality, it is cheaper to live in Arizona than it is to live in Michigan. Sure, the people in Arizona have to cool their houses by 30 – 40 degrees on really hot days but us folks here in Michigan have to warm our homes 70 – 80 degrees on really cold days. Plus, air conditioners are more efficient than most furnaces.

So, unless you have a really efficient furnace and an extremely insulated house, living in Arizona is a greener option.