[JayCT]

Originally Posted by BobNJ1960

start paying attention. Look at your last State Income Tax, add property tax of your portion of building (renters pay it indirectly), gas tax, sales tax, etc.

He also should check into if that cheaper heath insurance is comparable. What is covered? What are the deductibles. Also before making claims that he is going to save so much money, he should Che k his math very carefully. It’s not nearly as much as he claims in his posts. Jay

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by CTartist

Do they have 2 taxes down there. One for the schools and one for the houses?

Can you post the info on how you know the taxes are $2000 to $3000 and what are they for.

Thanks

They have income tax and property tax. The information I gathered was from looking at the annual tax bill on homes that recently sold in Alpharetta for ~300k. All had tax bills between $2k and $3k per year. Dirt cheap to live in such a nice suburb.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by WouldLoveTo

The point that was missed is that in New England, basements tend to be cold and humid.

In the south, the bonus room that replaces it would be a much easier space to use as living space OR a junk room.

I'm also not sure why I even bother trying to explain things here.

This is true and was definitely overlooked. My basement in Branford was unusable because of how humid it was even with a dehumidifier. Then we had the joy of having to call Basement Systems for a $6k project. That said, my next home had a nice walk-out basement that was not as damp, but it flooded and again, another bill from Basement Systems. I have an unfinished basement now and don’t put much down there. Needless to say, I’m not a basement fan.

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by WouldLoveTo

The point that was missed is that in New England, basements tend to be cold and humid.

In the south, the bonus room that replaces it would be a much easier space to use as living space OR a junk room.

I'm also not sure why I even bother trying to explain things here.

And those bonus rooms are hot. Not sure what your basement is like but mine is pretty dry and just as easy to use as one over the garage.

I also ask that question but people come here for information on Connecticut. Too many naysayers here spout off misinformation or make unsubstantiated claims that need to be corrected or clarified. Jay

[ayoskillz]

Originally Posted by CTartist

CT schools are much better than GA. On this site CT is #5 and GA is #32.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money...ls/1079181001/

Trumbull is always in the top 20-25 for school systems in CT.

Here is a website that adjusts the SAT scores for participation rate.
https://blog.prepscholar.com/average...icipation-rate

SAT Scores
CT is #2
GA is #17 (good but no where near CT)

ACT Scores
CT is #2
Georgia #28


States with the best and worst schools. (Feb. 2018)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money...ls/1079181001/

CT #5
GA #32


I bet the middle rated schools in CT are as good as the best rated schools in GA.

You can't compare state to state with schools. G.a has alot of backwoods but schools in the Atlanta area are good. Same as for sc. Sc ranks low in schools but when you rank schools in the charleston/Greenville area they rank high

[BobNJ1960]

Originally Posted by JayCT

And those bonus rooms are hot.

Jay

Wrong again. Almost all homes, middle class neighborhoods up, in my region had central air, bonus room included.It's part of the living space, not basement, nor garage. Just another room on the main floor usually

Now different people set a/c at different levels. My BIL & sister kept theirs crisp.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by BobNJ1960

Wrong again. Almost all homes, middle class neighborhoods up, in my region had central air, bonus room included.It's part of the living space, not basement, nor garage. Just another room on the main floor usually

Now different people set a/c at different levels. My BIL & sister kept theirs crisp.

Family of mine just added a bonus room onto their house in FL (called “club room”). It has AC and a separate bathroom.

[BobNJ1960]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

Family of mine just added a bonus room onto their house in FL (called “club room”). It has AC and a separate bathroom.

Awesome. It is my favorite room in any home. Great place for tons of activities.

[JGBigGreen]

Keep on believing that if it makes you feel better about your town and state. The best schools in Georgia are on par with the best here in CT. On the whole, CT schools are stronger state wide though without a doubt.

[quote=CTartist
I bet the middle rated schools in CT are as good as the best rated schools in GA.[/QUOTE]

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by JGBigGreen

Keep on believing that if it makes you feel better about your town and state. The best schools in Georgia are on par with the best here in CT. On the whole, CT schools are stronger state wide though without a doubt.

You’re right - CT schools overall perform far better. But en looking at the list of top public high schools, many are in southern states. People who don’t have firsthand experience with those highly ranked southern districts should not be discounting the quality of the education there.