Thinking about living in Connecticut?

If so, youre in good hands.

Dont hesitate to reach out with questions, Im here to help!

Living in Connecticut, moving to connecticut

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you could easily spend weekends being active outdoors while living in Connecticut.

My coworkers like to joke that Connecticut has a sample of everything, but the best of nothing.

And theres truth to that statement.

Moving to Connecticut

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Were surrounded by world-class destinations yet dont seem to have any in our zip codes.

As such, a lot of locals tend to take day trips outside the state.

If you find yourself craving great beaches, make the trip to Rhode Island.

Pros and cons of moving to Connecticut

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Vermont and Maine come to mind.

Its easy to see how much we value education simply by looking at the numbers.

Connecticut averages $22,188 per pupil, per year the 6th highest spending per pupil in the country.

Pros and cons of living in Connecticut

We moved over from Kentucky where budgeting for private school was a necessity.

Thats why home prices in Stamford ($605K) are well above the states average home prices.

will be delighted to know that snow is finally a possibility.

Pros and cons of living in Connecticut

But I dont want to sugarcoat it our summers are hot and muggy.

The most beautiful season in Connecticut is autumn.

The fall colors are striking so taking road trips becomes non-negotiable.

Pros and cons of moving to Connecticut

Spring is also nice, but if Im being honest the season feels too short.

Summer comes in with a blaze and has the soaring temperatures to prove it!

Winter is the most challenging season because of the dark clouds, overcast weather, snow and ice conditions.

However, Connecticut knows how to function with snow/ice on the ground, so things dont shut down easily.

Average daily temperatures in Connecticut, by season:

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Were the Second Most College-Educated State in America

Yep, you read that right.

In my opinion, that speaks to the high quality of life in Connecticut.

More than74% of residentshold college degrees, but is it any wonder?

Were Yales backyard (voted one ofthe best schoolsin the country).

Well, it means youll be living in one of thehappiest states in America.

It seems that, by and large, folks are very happy with their jobs while living in Connecticut.

I think the pay has something to do with job satisfaction.

However the job market isnt what it seems.

Ill elaborate on this more below.

Cons of Living in Connecticut

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Oh yeah, come tax season youll wish you werent living in Connecticut at all.

Chief among them is the reputation for reserved locals.

Job opportunities while living in Connecticut leave much to be desired.

Abysmal Housing Market

Remember how I mentioned folks moving to Connecticut to buy affordable homes?

Well, something I want to dive into is the state of houses in Connecticut.

Some of the Highest Property Taxes in the US

Moving to Connecticut to buy a home?

Know this: Connecticut has some of the highest property taxes in the country.

At2.14%, only three other states boast higher property taxes.

Youll probably do a double (maybe triple?)

take before deciding that you received your neighbors bill by mistake.

But that is not so!

The electricity bill is so high because the price of electricity (and gas) is downright obnoxious!

In fact, Connecticut has thesecond highest electricity billsin the country, second only to Hawaii.

Phrased another way: Connecticut has the highest price for electricity of any state in the Contiguous United States.Ouch.

But alas, looks like Im just stuck with bills and no dreamy beach sunsets while living in Connecticut.

The major downsides of living in Connecticut boil down to the high tax burden and poor job market.

In terms of the best states to retire, Connecticut isnt going to be making any lists.

But its a fine place to retire depending on your situation.

Theres plenty of beautiful nature, strong communities, and a bunch of intellectuals to chat with.

But the tax burden is high and that doesnt scream retire here!