Like the Twin Cities, Phoenix residents suffer through extreme temperatures

• Meanwhile, here in the Twin Cities it's been in the comfy 70s and 80s for a week, though we could use some more rain, too.

What they're saying: Axios Phoenix's Jessica Boehm sounds a lot like a Minnesotan in January. She's telling herself how much she loves living there, even if fourth months of the year are unpleasant.

State of play: Phoenix and the Twin Cities are polar opposites. Phoenix has the hottest summer of any big U.S. metro while the Twin Cities has the coldest winter.

• But they're similar in that their weather extremes can make attracting people to the region difficult.

Between the lines: Maricopa County is gaining residents fast, while the Twin Cities saw a slight decline during the pandemic.

• While there are many factors people consider when picking a city, it appears many are deciding extreme heat is more tolerable than extreme cold.

The other side: Minnesota is a state widely regarded as one of the best places to live to avoid the impacts of climate change, with Duluth once deemed "The Most Climate Proof City in America."

• Phoenix, on the other hand, doesn't have enough water.