I grew up in Phoenix, and also spent many years there recently. So I really don't mind the dry heat and find the humidity of Florida oppressive. 90 plus degrees in The Villages is way more uncomfortable than 110 degrees and 10 percent humidity in Phoenix.
My wife, who grew up in Indiana, feels just the opposite. She says the lack of humidity in Arizona dries up her skin, her nose, even her eyes. She likes it much better here.
I suppose dry heat might be better for arthritis than constant dampness, but haven't been here long enough to tell for sure.
By the way, in the old days growing up, Phoenix temperatures used to cool off a lot at night. Now it's so big, the asphalt and concrete sucks up heat all day from the sun, and releases it at night. So sometimes the LOW temp for the day can be 85 degrees at 6 am. Tucson is not so big and is a much better choice for those considering Arizona.
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