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 religious, have no kids and are entrepreneurs so need to be in a hip area with good food, arts and opportunities for growth. Any input wold be welcome!

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Political Views - 1/13/2013

Connecticut is a liberal state

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Great State - 7/26/2012

Connecticut is a great state for many reasons

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The great state of Connecticut - 6/29/2012

We've got it all here - beaches, great schools, great restaurants, and especially great pizza!

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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 Live".

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Distressed Homes, REO Properties and Foreclosures - 7/12/2011

I live in NYC it is very crowded here looking to make some changes.

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Connecticut is not worth it! - 3/3/2011

Overpriced homes, overtaxed, no jobs, poor salary, poor air quality, no cultural outlets, worst weather possible!

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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, so a variety of casual, comfortable vacations are possible when you want.

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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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High - 1/24/2011

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

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Close to everything - 10/28/2010

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.

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Nothing to write home about - 6/27/2010

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.

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Too expensive - 6/27/2010

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.

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Connecticut weather - 2/23/2010

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.

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low crime - 1/27/2010

would like to live in a city with low crime

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High COL - 11/29/2009

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.

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Expensive to Live Here - 10/28/2009

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.

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Connecticut - 9/23/2009

The cost of living in Connecticut is ridiculous.

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Season - 8/14/2009

Moved to CT from TX and i love having four seasons.

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