We have a family history here in Colorado, so after living in CA, CT, & OH (job related moves) we chose to retire here in CO. However we did consider Prescott, AZ & St. George, Utah., both strong candidates ... but opted for western CO.
Arizona is politically dysfuctional lately, but overall it is right-leaning, anti-union, anti-nanny-state, and anti-tax.
Prescott in particular is in a lovely part of the state and is conservative. Overall, housing is affordable and the economy is booming right now. There are definitely more good jobs than qualified applicants.
$900,000 will buy you a REALLY nice house here in Arizona.