Business Insider's reporter encountered a few surprises during her trip to Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, Arizona.
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- Scottsdale and Paradise Valley are among Arizona's wealthiest areas.
- I recently visited the two Phoenix suburbs for the first time and was surprised by their offerings.
- The walkable neighborhoods, luxury stores, and stunning homes made me think I could live there.
In April, I flew from my home in NYC to Phoenix to spend 48 hours in Arizona's wealth enclave.