[BobNJ1960]

Originally Posted by JayCT

These people are moving back to Connecticut after a stint in Florida. The funny thing is that I know several people that are doing the same thing. They found that the tax and cost of living savings is not that significant and quality medical care, which is so important in your later years, is seriously lacking in the Sunshine State. In addition, people I know have said that they needed to spend a lot on travel to attend important family events (weddings, funerals, graduations, etc.) and to be an active part of their grandchildren's lives. It was not worth it to save what was nothing more than a couple hundred dollars.

And before I get attacked, I realize this is not a big trend BUT it is happening and probably more than some here want to admit. Jay

After 20 Years Away, We Moved Back To Connecticut. Here's Why. - Hartford Courant

I just found out an extended family I have known 50 years, in Stratford for many decades, then moving to nearby Ct towns, will be leaving Ct within 1 month. 6 for Texas, 2 for North Carolina. 2 others left Stratford a few years ago for Illinois. Several have terrific job offers waiting for them, and are already working remotely for their new corporations, in a few cases.

2 are medical professionals, btw.

They do not intend to write an article about leaving, btw.

[BobNJ1960]

Originally Posted by in_newengland

I've lived here for one year now and all I hear about is property taxes. Luckily, I'm in an apartment.
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Renters pay property taxes via higher rents than the same building would rent for in a low property tax region.

[RunD1987]

Originally Posted by BobNJ1960

Renters pay property taxes via higher rents than the same building would rent for in a low property tax region.

True this is
In a major City down South for the most part can rent a 2 bedroom place for about $1200 in CT outside the Gold Coast and Gentrified areas in CT that's a 1 bdrm. In the areas mentioned that's a Studio.

Yea I say no tolls unfair to CT residents unless they do away with Sales or Income Tax.

[BobNJ1960]

Originally Posted by RunD1987

True this is
In a major City down South for the most part can rent a 2 bedroom place for about $1200 in CT outside the Gold Coast and Gentrified areas in CT that's a 1 bdrm. In the areas mentioned that's a Studio.

Correct. I rented, for a few years, 1050 sq feet in a high quality Nashville suburb for $1,000 which included
electricity and lawn care, btw. Our local high school sent kids to Ivy League schools every year, too. The house was just 12 years old, in great condition. Property taxes were under $1,500 annually.

[BPt111]

"others have claimed that Connecticut’s lack of a major city is a source for its economic woes. Since the recession, job growth has been concentrated mostly in large urban areas, like New York City and Boston, while regions like western Massachusetts, upstate New York and Connecticut have fallen behind, according to the Connecticut Economic Digest"

https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2018/...behind-region/

[WouldLoveTo]

Originally Posted by BobNJ1960

I just found out an extended family I have known 50 years, in Stratford for many decades, then moving to nearby Ct towns, will be leaving Ct within 1 month. 6 for Texas, 2 for North Carolina. 2 others left Stratford a few years ago for Illinois. Several have terrific job offers waiting for them, and are already working remotely for their new corporations, in a few cases.

2 are medical professionals, btw.

They do not intend to write an article about leaving, btw.

I just found out one friend left for northern New England and two more are headed out. Houses are on the market already. A neighbor is exploring towns a few states south as well - they expect to be out within 3 years.

[RunD1987]

Originally Posted by BobNJ1960

Correct. I rented, for a few years, 1050 sq feet in a high quality Nashville suburb for $1,000 which included
electricity and lawn care, btw. Our local high school sent kids to Ivy League schools every year, too. The house was just 12 years old, in great condition. Property taxes were under $1,500 annually.

So why do Cities of 200 to 500 pop have lower property taxes and more City services then a 100 pop City in CT is the question I ask

[BobNJ1960]

Originally Posted by WouldLoveTo

I just found out one friend left for northern New England and two more are headed out. Houses are on the market already. A neighbor is exploring towns a few states south as well - they expect to be out within 3 years.

Prep work is always terrific.

[BobNJ1960]

Originally Posted by RunD1987

So why do Cities of 200 to 500 pop have lower property taxes and more City services then a 100 pop City in CT is the question I ask

Its not the size, as much as cost per govt employee. They do not offer Cadillac pensions and insurance, but rather equal benes vs what the productive private sector has.

[ayoskillz]

Originally Posted by RunD1987

True this is
In a major City down South for the most part can rent a 2 bedroom place for about $1200 in CT outside the Gold Coast and Gentrified areas in CT that's a 1 bdrm. In the areas mentioned that's a Studio.

Yea I say no tolls unfair to CT residents unless they do away with Sales or Income Tax.

I was paying $1100 for a 725sf in north haven in a apt that was built in the 80's. Had to pay for snow removal also on top of that. When I move to sc I paid $850 for a 800sf that was just built the year prior and had gated entry and a zero entry pool.