SperlingViews - Connecticut, Connecticut

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...]

Connecticut is a 4 season state. However, it is also one of the most expensive states to live in.[read more...]

I work in Bridgeport and live in Stamford. The only way I can commute is by car. I would like to take the train, but there is no place to leave my car at the train station. There is a very very long wait for any parking spots in Stamford, Noroton Heights, and Darien. I've been told from 2 - 5 years. There is no bus, to the best of my knowledge that goes from Stamford to Bridgeport. If we are to help the environment and reduce traffic on I-95 there should be a way to travel between CT's bigger cities.[read more...]

Moved here from Northern California about 5 years ago. Have been living in a small town in Litchfield County ever since. Yes, the cost of housing is expensive....and so is heating oil, etc.. But let me tell you this, I live in a town of about 4,000 people and I haven't locked my doors since moving here. In fact, I honestly don't have any idea where my house keys are. We don't lock the doors when we go on vacation!!! Do you know why there are so many generations of families that never leave New England? Because there is no better place to move..period. We've lived in the south, we've lived out west, we have family that live in the central states, Connecticut...and the New England region in general is the only place left in the country where you can still find Ozzie and Harriet...Leave It To Beaver, etc... I NEVER want to move from here.[read more...]

north east connecticut has everything i look for. small towns with lots of wooded areas, easy access to major highways and major cities(boston,ma, new york, hartford,ct, providence,ri,) lots of lakes and ponds for fishing, a beautiful coast line with the warmest salt water in new england. tons of historic sites from colonial homes to maritime museums and light houses, all the things you come to new england for.[read more...]

CT is a pretty state that has three fatal flaws: 1. For such a small state it feels very overcrowded and population density is high. 2. High cost of living including taxes on just about everything. They even charge you a property tax each year on your car, so if you buy a new(er) car expect to pay a couple of thousand each year. 3. Housing and land are cost prohibitive for all but the wealthy. Middle class feels the squeeze. Of course, the underclass gets a free ride on just about everything thanks to onerous taxes and ever-expanding social services. Wait till the State builds a methadone clinic in your town. The best county is Litchfield if you can stand the long commute.[read more...]

There is not too much that the tax man (currently a woman) has missed. Connecticut has one of the highest tax rates per capita in the country.[read more...]

As a result of a new job in Mansfield, Massachussetts, my wife and I have started looking for a new place to live to reduce the current 1 1/2 Hr commute from Vernon to Mansfield 3 days per week. We have visited many towns in MA already and have done some research using your site to evaluate eductation, crime, cost of living, air and water quality data. We still believe CT is a great place to live. Most towns offer large supermarkets and retail outlets nearby and the quality of our education and health care systems is excellent. Access to fresh water and salt water beaches is generally less than an 1 1/2 hr drive. We have been spoiled by CT. Unfortunately, CT is losing alot of industries due in part to their high corporate tax rate and high cost of living. Unfortunately, I have followed my high-tech customers into MA and must relocate.[read more...]

Connecticut is a great state to live, with a rich variety of topography and lifestyle, coastal, country and urban, and much of the state within easy reach of New York City.[read more...]

The wealthiest state in the union. No infrastructure, few highways, poorly maintained roads, extreme poverty. Hartford, New Haven, Stamford riddled with crime, poverty. This state has a long history of complete failure in leadership and a government riddled with corruption. A billion dollar surpluse, yet they are unable to attract business, provide jobs, reduce crime and address the needs of the people. Don't move to Connecticut.[read more...]

Tax you to death state[read more...]

There is a lot to be desired...[read more...]

Utilities and fuel one of the highest, if not the highest in containental USA. Housing and property taxes pretty close to top, also. North-Eastern part of the state less expensive/South-Western and Hartford area, most expensive. School systems fairly good, but Board of Ed usually controls town/city budgets.[read more...]