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What BestPlaces Users Say about Connecticut
Connecticut is a state located in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is known for its scenic landscapes, rich history, and top-rated educational institutions. According to many user reviews on BestPlaces, living in Connecticut offers a high quality of life with a strong sense of community. However, there are also some common concerns mentioned by residents, such as high cost of living and traffic congestion.
One user review by Jane from Greenwich praises the town for its beautiful neighborhoods and strong sense of community. She writes, "Greenwich has some of the most beautiful neighborhoods I have ever seen. The community is friendly and welcoming, making it a great place to raise a family." Similarly, John from Stamford loves the cultural diversity and amenities in the city. He says, "Stamford has a vibrant and diverse community. There are plenty of job opportunities and great amenities for both families and young professionals."
On the other hand, some users express concerns about the high cost of living in Connecticut. Sarah from New Haven states, "The cost of living in New Haven is significantly higher than other parts of the country. It can be tough to afford a comfortable lifestyle here." Michael from Hartford also mentions the issue of traffic congestion in the city. He writes, "Hartford is a beautiful city, but the traffic can be a nightmare. Commuting to work can be stressful and time-consuming."
Overall, it is clear from these reviews that Connecticut offers a great standard of living with its beautiful neighborhoods, strong sense of community, and diverse cultural opportunities. However, the high cost of living and traffic congestion may be a drawback for some residents.
based on 63 ReviewsGet to know Connecticut with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Connecticut
Country life or Down South? - 2/7/2013
We just recently moved from LA to a small town on the Eastern shoreline of Ct. It's a village really with a number of towns nearby which blend together to form the shoreline. What an adjustment. We were looking for more nature and less expense as well as the change of seasons. We pretty much got it except its more expensive here for some items like food and of course heat.
We have lived in NY, Miami, La and now Ct. I am from Ct which is why we moved here. It's beautiful and familiar but now we see it might not be the ticket.
Both my husband and I are having a tough time adjusting to the cold winter and gray days and are not sure if this is really the right place for us. We like the abundance of nature and the lack of traffic and rude people that LA has but think maybe a smaller city would suit us better and more temperate weather.
Anyone know about Asheville or any other town on North Carolina that might work?
We are both liberal Obama people who are not
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Cost of Living High - Quality of Life Not So Much - 4/11/2012
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
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Greenwich - 2/21/2011
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,
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Seasons in Connecticut. - 2/17/2011
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.
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Seasons in Connecticut - 2/17/2011
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.
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