SperlingViews - Connecticut, Connecticut

I've lived in CT off and on for nearly 40 years and I must say that I'm more disappointed each year. The prices of homes in a decent area are very high and the price of food and utilities has skyrocketed. Most of the higher-paying jobs are in the area outside of NYC so the commute is no picnic. There is a reason why I've never seen this area listed in "Best Places to Live".[read more...]

I live in NYC it is very crowded here looking to make some changes.[read more...]

Overpriced homes, overtaxed, no jobs, poor salary, poor air quality, no cultural outlets, worst weather possible![read more...]

Even though it is not reality, Greenwich is a great place to live. We have the smallest house in Greenwich (probably the smallest house pretty much anywhere, less than 800 sq. ft.) & we're not Greenwich "material", but you can't beat it for casual beauty, convenience to any & everything you need or want in Fairfield & Westchester, as well as all the town benefits. You will not believe the property taxes & mil rate because of the mega-rich businesses here. You may not be able to afford the property, but you can always pay your taxes (the exact opposite of Westchester, where I grew up & why we actually decided for a laugh to look at Greenwich back in the 1990's). Simple things like the town dump book exchange give you a small town feel & everyone on our block still wave at each other when they drive by (I came from New York & THAT took some getting used to, I can tell you!). The City, Long Island (we love Jones Beach) & the upper states are easy to get to, so a variety of casual, comfortable vacations are possible when you want.[read more...]

I love spring and fall in connecticut. It's worth the colds winters and the hot summers just to enjoy the beautiful colors and the weather they offer. [read more...]

I love spring and fall in connecticut. You can see the most wonderful colors. They don't last long but it's worth the cold winters and the hot summer just to enjoy spring and fall. [read more...]

For housing,food,gas,utilities, higher than anywhere else I have lived (south,midwest,southwest,west coast comparisons)[read more...]

I like Connecticut because you are close to Boston and New York. You can go to the beach or be in the mountains in only a couple hours. I live close to Mohegan and Fox woods casinos, so there is always entertainment. There are just a lot of options available.[read more...]

I relocated to CT from Western Mass. ( Northampton area) 6 years ago for a new job. It's is very expensive to live here, they tax everything. Way too conjested and crowded for the land area. The weather is not great here although winters are better than Western Mass. No "real" mountains here, lots of inner cities with no industry and LOTS of multi family homes for all the welfare people to live in...lots of crime and drugs in these areas, Hartford, Meriden, Waterbury, New Britain, Rockville, Willimantic, East Hartford, New haven, etc. Some nice areas of these towns, except Hartford which is a real crappy city. I have been all across America and I think this is one of the fastest paced places I have ever been to, driving is like a race here, and people do not know what a yield sign means!! In general, lots of fine folks here, but it is New England and the people can be a little bit "cold" at first, especially if you are moving to NE from out west, midwest, or the south. Beaches are nothing to write home about, I think Rhode Island is much nicer....counting down the days to when I can relocate away from this state.[read more...]

CT....Too expensive, too crowded for land area, industry pretty much all gone, LOTS of susidized housing, (welfare), state is bankrupt, weather not the best, no "real" mountains here, beaches suck....don't move here....cannot wait to move away.[read more...]

Connecticut weather is typical for any New England state.In the words of Mark Twain, "If you don't like the weather, wait a few minutes". On the plus side:there are 4 seasons, a good growing season and because CT is a small state, you can travel North for excellent skiing in New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont or Massachusetts in just a few hours.[read more...]

would like to live in a city with low crime[read more...]

The cost of living due to high property values and even higher property taxes is pushing residents and business alike to move from the state.[read more...]

Connecticut has its ups and downs. If you like the 4 seasons its great. But its very expensive to live here. On a home valued at $250,000, local property tax can range from $3,000 - $6,000, depending on the city or town's mill rate. The State is going broke because it borrows money for everything and the economic downturn has hurt the State's fund balance. The State has fell short of funding the local municipalities which causes increases in property taxes. With a democratic controlled state, This seems to be a tax and spend state even with a Republican governor. The upside is although you may pay more, salaries also pay more if you can find a job. More and more businesses are leaving and will continue to leave if business taxes go up.[read more...]

The cost of living in Connecticut is ridiculous.[read more...]

Moved to CT from TX and i love having four seasons.[read more...]

Cost of living is way to high.[read more...]

very expensive place to live and die in.[read more...]

its a good place to live for four seasons[read more...]

There are too many cars for the number of highways in CT. It is possible to spend one hour going three exits whenever there is an accident. I enjoy almost everything else about the state; great beaches, hiking trails, shopping, etc. But the traffic congestion diminishes our quality of life.[read more...]