We have lived just south of Tucson for over 12 years. It really depends just what you are looking for as far as city needs or way out. Tombstone Terr is kinda out in the boonies for example. Tucson is a nice area and Yuma is hotter but not much going on around there. Yuma Palms is a great place if you want to go there....but maybe more than you want/need. De Anza south of Tucson has become a good place. You might have trouble finding a place in Tucson for your time frame as most is booked well in advance for the Gem Show in Jan-Feb. I would exert caution in far western part of Tucson.