1031 Exchange Phoenix vs L.A.

[Blake Kirby]

I am in a 1031 ex and honestly overwhelmed with deciding to stay in Los Angeles or move to Phoenix AZ. I could really use some advice. I need help finding statistics of appreciation, population growth, job growth.
California of course has great appreciation and limited competition growth with high house prices making renting almost a necessity but I worry with more people leaving California then coming in this year that Phoenix might be a better investment in terms of long term growth. Thoughts? Facts? Help?

Pros

L.A.

• Low vacancy 
• Renting is almost a necessity
• High rents
• Expensive 6-8 units vs 14-18

Con

• Rent control
• Laws are favoring tenants
• Mass exodus 

Phoenix 

• population growth 2.3%
• job growth at 2.1%
• no mold
• In the sunbelt IE good for baby boomers
• Cheaper 14-18 units vs 6-8

Con

• Hotter then Satan
• Lots of competition 
• Low rent 
• Higher vacancy?

This is the biggest decision of my life and I don't know what to do! Coming out of the 1031 I'll have about 620k to invest which means I am looking in the 1.5 to 2 million range if it matters. I am based in OC if anyone has recommendations on advisers Real estate, financial, meet ups, anything really.