@@cynthiakleist9513 The cost of living in NY is insane. Florida is also no longer cheap. Some people’s home owners insurance and car insurance bills are starting to catch up with the tax costs up in CT. I work remote for a company based in CT. Although some things are more expensive. Our housing costs are now about the same.
I moved from Long Island NY to Connecticut almost 5 years ago. When I got here, most people I met said something along the lines of "Oh my Gaad (yes there is an accent in Eastern CT) why would you come here?? The taxes are insane!". Well it's all relative. Compared to Long Island, especially the North Shore, taxes here are almost chump change, at least in my Northern Middlesex county town. And as bad as the traffic is here it's nothing compared to the NY metro area...once again all relative. The only thing that irks me is the car tax. Actually I'm surprised NY didn't think of that...they get you coming and going every other way. Other than that, life is good here.
@hallieboy I couldn't agree more! Thank you for sharing. I think people forget that it really depends on where you are coming from. Folks moving here from NY, NJ, or the west coast really think CT is a great deal.
The weather of CT is what I find actually find appealing. I’ve been in Florida since the mid-nineties. The constant heat and humidity, which is worsening every year, has become unbearable. The increasing violent weather has led to our homeowners insurance rates to be outrageous. People think Florida is all about the beach. People actually live here. Things like the holidays - don’t feel the same as up north.
@kazior6521 CT's weather is nice because as soon as you get sick of the hot and humid, it's cooler out. I do love the four seasons here. I don't think I could handle Florida's weather at all.
I’m the opposite. The only thing keeping me in FL is the love for hot weather. The idea of living in cold weather makes me nervous, otherwise I would give CT a try. The taxes may not hold a torch to our skyrocketing homeowners’ insurance, and everything else in the video sounds about the same.
I was born and raised in Mexico, and I moved on my own to Connecticut when I was 22 - I am 51 now therefore I’ve spent more than half of my life in this beautiful state. I am so happy and grateful to be here. I am a proud Mexican New Englander.
@@thegoober8797 Whats wrong with the south? Right now the best places in this country are the South and Midwest. Down south has a much lower cost of living and is currently some of the last free states in this nation
I disagree the fall season here is "pretty much non-existent". Autumn doesn't just "come and go" around here. And a New England state, it's really beautiful around here in September & October. There are also lots of events during the season and country fairs in the rural towns. Winters can be rough, but the fall season that precedes it is a wonderful time of year.
Life is what you make it, sometimes people's reaction to us is a mirror of what we project as a personality. I've lived and raised my family in Connecticut and between how convenient everything is, the mild climate, easy access to resturants, museums, healthcare and sporting events (4 Race Tracks, 2 are NASCAR & the other is frequented by Movie Stars/Lime Rock Raceway), the State runs it's own High Schools which you have to qualify to get in, and you graduate with a State License in a Trade such as Nursing, Machinist, etc.), and Connecticut's very rich History such as the true First In Flight by Gustave Whitehead who flew in 1901, in Bridgeport Connecticut, 2 years before the Wright Brothers did, birthplace of President Bush, Charles Goodyear (Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.), Connecticut is truly an easy and convenient State to live in and raise a family. (Oh, and there's 8 Vineyards some of which have won awards, the Apple crop is famous, and Connecticut is home to famous Yale University, National winning Teams as UCONN Men & Women's Teams and National Hockey Champs at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT....shall I go on?)
You definitely got all seven reasons right! It helps to have a lot of money, be patient, own a four-wheel vehicle, avoid trips to and from NY in a car, have a good tax accountant, have a thick skin, and love all kinds of weather. Lots to do there. I love the state.
Love your videos! Originally from Michigan and currently in Texas and considering a move to CT but not in a big city like Hartford, New Haven or Stamford. Taxes are high in Texas too as well as cost of living. Traffic is bad here too. My visits at my hotel where I stayed both times, I sat at the bar with a bunch of locals who were regulars and had a great time. Being a former Detroiter, I know what you’re saying. My next visit, I hope we meet.
Connecticut people do well in other states. Hard working, direct, honest. Don’t stay in Connecticut. You will gain so much more for your hard work and effort in many many other places. We left 20 years ago and one by one our entire families have all left. It’s a broken place that discourages business and taxes for zero reason. My hometown still has the same mayor since 1983, and during that time the town has declined a lot.
It really is a shame because growing up in CT, my family and I really had a great time living up there. It was then around 2010 where we noticed more apartments were being built and the traffic became much worse. Then taxes started skyrocketing and both my parents were laid off. They moved, and after college I never had a desire to go back. To add, most of the former high school students I used to know who still live up there are either complaining all the time, living paycheck to paycheck, or doing well because of rich parents.
lived here all 64 years of my life because this is my home. I love Connecticut and I love it's history. to be blunt... democrat corruption and election theft has ruined this state.
I agree, people should take that New England worth ethic and opportunistically move to slow Southern states with lower taxes and garbage infrastructure in order to save a couple thousand bucks per annum.
People aren't happy no matter where they live. I moved from New York to Connecticut and it's the best thing I ever did. My kid goes to UConn now and he won't get pushed off the train platform or get shot playing outside. A lot of businesses don't do well in Connecticut because I don't think people care about fashion or getting their nails done like they do in new York... It's family oriented. I love it. It's closer to nature. Plus I love quite, non nosey neighbors. 😊
I don’t know about the non-nosy neighbors but you’re right. I grew up in Hartford but I moved to other towns in ct and I feel a lot safer and the healthcare in CT is better than most other states
The great things about moving to, and living in Connecticut is the fact you can live happy, balanced lives and raise your family here with fantastic convenience to shopping, restaurants, history (True First In Flight in Bridgeport Connecticut in 1901 with Gustave Whitehead who flew 2 years before the Wright Brothers, confirmed by Jane's Aviation Standard) and the invention of the submarine in New London Connecticut (now where they BUILD Submarines for the Navy), Art Museums, is the ease of employment. Despite the national movement of manufacturing overseas, Connecticut is still sought after as a "go to" location for manufacturing. My Colleagues in a certain industry describe Connecticut as a "Mecca" for manufacturing and a NYC News Reporter described Connecticut, when covering a weather story, as "a big park". That's quite a compliment from a NYC News Reporter living in an over run & over crowded City. (Which of course also NYC has many things deserving of compliments and notoriety).
@JohnKSedor thank you for your great attitude about Connecticut. I agree that it's a wonderful place to live and seems to get the "it's boring" label too often. There are so many amazing things about CT. I love it when I hear positive feedback about our home state.
Agreed, life is what you make out of it most of the time. There's history, shopping, restaurants, Award winning hotels, theaters, Sports Teams, Amusement parks, Airports and a lot more. The nicest thing is you are also close to even bigger cities like NYC and Boston, you can enjoy what they have there and then go back home in 1 - 2 hours drive. You don't have to live in the mess of NYC or Boston.
Someone help me me out. I have an option to move to either Boston / Connecticut / New Hampshire. I crossed out NH because of lack of diversity and is currently considering Boston / Connecticut. Can someone recommend which option to go for if I am looking to balance cost of living & some diversity?
Hi, I've posted a couple of places in this video on the benefits of living in Connecticut. Amount them are history, employment, shopping, restaurants and convenience. Compared to other states, you can live in a cute town, but have all the conveniences you need to raise your family within a 10 minute ride, not like other states where it's a journey just to go shopping or a restaurant.
@@ninettehalpin2779 I've finally paid off my property in southern NH. For the last ten years I've gotten hand written letters in the mail, people searching property data bases, and have been made some cash offers to buy my measly 4 acres and a spring fed pond in a small town in southern NH. . If you look up raw land sales in southern NH in the last 15 years, 65%+ are going to people moving out of CT. I totally enjoy lack of diversity.
I was checking how could the life be like in there that I found your clip. Apart from points and advices, your intonation, facial mimics, and description attitude are very attractive, reminding me my wife's aunt. No matter how relevant or irrelevant, one is drawn to the descriptions
Agree with you. I migrated to this beautiful country 15 years ago, I came directly to CT. But at this point of my life, I"M DONE. Trying desperately to move out.
Been here for about 12 years now, geographically CT is a beautiful place. But the cost of living here is high especially for those that are renting or paying a mortgage. If your house is paid off, yay! You are better than the whole 90 percent of the population. If not, it can be hell.
Just visited CT and was surprised how run down, dirty some of the places were. I had also never seen as many homeless people in my life. I was honestly shocked..
A lot more than other locations in the US, especially those other areas might be overwhelmed by their mountains, ridiculous wilderness or swamps. Sorry to sound a bit much, but if you're going to live somewhere, you'll be needing services and convenience without being "overun" or too much. That's Connecticut. And lots of theaters, sports, colleges, vineyards, restaurants, history, museums and scenic areas to boot, all within easy reach without having to take a journey somewhere.
@@Robert-pg2id " those other areas might be overwhelmed by their mountains, ridiculous wilderness " I'm moving to NH for the mountains, ridiculous wilderness. I might drive back to Ct once a month for the pizza. After that, you can keep Commieland CT.
Born and raised in in NYC. Worked as a UPS driver in CT 30 plus years people would ask what brings you to CT I would answer I got on the wrong train 🚂 & I love it here.
Your videos helped me a lot to educate me and my husband to move to Conneticut. I was looking to other states like Pennsylvania or New Jersey but just by curiosity watching your videos inspired me to look around some places in Connecticut to see which ones I like the most and we ended up in Stratford and we love it! We left New York City for good the high taxes and the subway crimes were insane. Thank you again for keeping us informed!
I've been in Connecticut a few times, when I have the opportunity to escape from my routine or the place that I live in I go there and hang out, I can clearly say that the people in general (at least based on my experience) are nice and cool and have a good vibe compared to New Jersey or New York. After Florida if I ever get to a point that I have to make a decision about moving to another state Connecticut will always be in my top 2. Great state for outdoor activities and nightlife, the energy, vibe and my whole being just feels so right over there. Greetings and very informative video!!
Connecticut actually doesn’t have very high housing costs compared to other places. as somebody who moved there, you could get a townhouse for 700k in Cali (where i used to live) whereas in Connecticut you could get a regular, updated home.
@m0th._paws0 I agree. California is one of the states that definitely has higher housing costs. That's why CT is a great option for those west coast people looking to move here. 😀
Considering relocating some folks to CT and these videos are useful. Hang in there and keep going. More subscribers will follow. Would love to see some "out and about" videos at some point.
Thanks for watching and encouraging me. I have been thinking about getting out and doing some local small business videos. I will definitely put that on my list for the near future.
Lived here for my whole 50 years of life.. im stuck because of family but i spoke with an economist and if you're not making at least bottom of 6 figures in the next 4 years youll be lower middle class living in CT
Our Communist governor just worked a deal where most residents now have a 30-40% increase to pay for electricity for illegals in the four large sanctuary cities. Sweet, hugh?
@@connecticutcoastallife CT, world capital of Lyme Disease because we're over run with white tail deer. All you have to do to solve this problem is to issue more deer tags to hunters. The leftard libs in this state do not want bad man hunters to cull the herd for a more healthy herd. So, instead, the idiots in CT DEP brought in coyote's 15 years ago to hammer the deer. that did not work. so then they imported Fischer cats from Eastern CT to hammer the deer and coyotes, that did not work. So 3 years ago, unofficially the CT commie DEP brought in 6 full grown mating pairs of mountain lions. So now with this "management" you can not let your small dog or cat outside your house. Not only that but now when hiking in the woods you better carry a 10mm semi or a magnum revolver. Yea....................... all these morons had to do was to issue more dear tags 1`5 years ago. they would have actually made money too.,....
I moved from CT to Northern Florida - I had three very interesting conversations with strangers today, if you want that in CT that might happen over the course of three years.
As someone who moved to connecticut 2 years ago or so. I like it here honestly buttt i can confidently say that the weather is a problem- Im saying this as there is a thunderstorm outside in the middle of summer-
Ridiculous high. I worked in Danbury recently, and some people are paying more rent for a one bedroom apartment than what I pay for my mortgage in Waterbury. Anything close to NY border is the same. But it is a nice town.
What you were saying about CT is the same about New Mexico down to the “T”. Get the 4 seasons in 1 day. Everything is taxed, except Social Security income. But to me when I first visited there, mainly Waterbury, the people who were on the clock or working wherever I be at (Barnes and noble, restaurants) were absolutely fabulous. The only difference is New Mexico doesn’t get as much snow as CT
I hope they discontinue motor vehicle taxes. When I bought my vehicle I paid taxes on it, and that was fine, but the biannually car tax is overkill- it's greed. They're taking all our Pennies.
It’s no different from VA… I spent time living in many states where 75% of my life is in ct. I prefer VA for one reason only (2A) but they seem to be taking that away. So I gave up the dc traffic and settled for metro north to gct where I can drink on my way home.
@@connecticutcoastallifedon't sugarcoat it. Travel in any direction is tough. If you're going to represent ffld county honesty then tell it like it is.
I’m about to be interviewed for a job as a therapist in CT, and I currently live in Arkansas. The pay they’re offering me is around $70,000 a year. So after taxes that would completely destroy me, right? I’m on a single income too and raise my 12 year old son on my own. Probably not worth the move, right? 😢
@coreykneedler4110 it's hard to say. Depends on where you live in CT and what your lifestyle is like. I would do some online comparisons for the cost of living in Arkansas vs. Connecticut.
$70K in CT is not enough to live on, unless you pool your resources and perhaps have a roommate or two. I make the same and lived in CT my whole life and i could never afford a rent in a decent area plus other living expenses. I currently live in a house with my brother in Fairfield County. It’s like the old show Full House - me, my brother, his daughter and her two kids. We three pool our money in order to live a halfway decent life. We couldn’t do it alone.
If you love 100% commie, move to CT. Several towns fly drones over your property to search out above ground swimming pools and 8' x 10' sheds with no permits pulled. I don't think Arkansas has the where-withal to cram their heads up your a$$ like Commie CT does.
Many Very pretty little towns. I’ve lived in Rhode Island most of my life and have driven through almost every municipality in Connecticut numerous times. There are traffic jams all the time and even at 1:00am on a Sunday. There is always highway construction. Always. I will admit, I have stated many times to others “why can’t connecticutt just be removed off the map. Every time I need to go anywhere I have to drive two and a half hours through Connecticut first. What’s it here for?!”
@katyk7522 haha. Yes, CT can seem a little "boring" if you have to drive through it to get to where you are going 😂 I do agree that we have many beautiful towns to explore if you get off the main highways of 95, 91 and 84.
I am a filipino nurse and considered CT because of my cousin living there. Well this is a lot to take in especially taxes and rent. As a new dad eith my first born, i think remittances might be a while to take.
Not particularly - hotels are cheaper than in other northeast states, and fees are reasonable. However, parking and entrance into state parks are free for residents, but out-of-staters need to pay.
@@justinmiller1118I totally disagree. I've lived here my whole life & everything here is expensive. The parks, Maritime centers, aquariums, restaurants, decent hotels & airb&bs.
I kind of agree that people in CT can be a bit aloof, not the most friendly, but I've realized it all depends on where you are. Towns east of New Haven along the shoreline like Branford, Guildford, Madison, etc. tend to have quite friendly people and those towns are all quite charming.
@@kpdub189 the jobs I worked when I live there I notice customers treat POC poorly and call them slurs often. it’s more preppy rich white people in branford and especially madison . if you don’t fit that mold they treat you different .
@R M thanks for the update! I think there are some new laws that are coming on the books for 2023 that help retirees. I also heard they may eliminate or reduce the income tax for all others too 😀
There is no perfect state or place. Being Born and raised on Long Island , and currently still living here, the cost of housing is astronomical here. Even for renters looking for a 1 bedroom it’s scary. My cousins that moved to Connecticut have found a life a little more comfortable and say there are some really nice towns and cities there.
I disagree with this statement. I talk to people all over CT. You just need to initiate the conversation. If you stand there by yourself, you'll never talk to anyone, regardless of location.
It is going to be a great year for the passionate contractors that service the troubleshooting aspects of home improvements roofing siding Windows doors All phases of carpentry I believe it's all in the people that you know and the connections are mandatory for contractors here in Fairfield county of Connecticut
CT gets bashed a lot. But, I've been here my whole life and have visited several states. I do like living in CT, overall. Yes, taxes are high, traffic and construction is bad and access to highways are limited is some areas. Nonetheless, we are close to NYC and Boston, so jobs are plentiful. I've done quite well here. Life is what you make of it. I choose happiness.
The taxes here are horrible for really and truly little to no benefits for it. People mostly suck and there is no life here outside of nature and I’m not going to the hood to try and have a nightlife.
Lived in Hartford County for most of my life and currently live in North Carolina. I miss Connecticut and hope to return there soon. Yes, it is more expensive, but you get what you pay for.
Have you ever been to CT? You should come up and visit to make sure it's a good fit and that you could see yourself living here. Email me at stacyolsonrealtor@gmail.com and I can set up a call. I can answer any questions you have about the area.
If you have purple hairs and confused sexuality and teach WOKE crap, you'll fit right in. If you want to prepare children with useful tools / instructions as to how to be prepared for the real world, move along.
I moved from Florida to CT one year ago. I should have watched your video before I made the move. #7 was interesting, I say that people in CT keep to themselves. In my opinion, they are not friendly, but they’re not rude. 😊
Grew up there. A whole state full of people with a very inflated sense of self importance, rude, cold and snobbish. I’ve been all over the world and have never been to a state so full of people so full of themselves. The winters are atrocious too.
Sure it's expensive and I myself battle poverty weekly. But if you know how to relate to others without causing self absorbed issues these you might realize there is really a lot to enjoy especially during the warmer months.many festivals and fairs , mostly good for disabled to get around. Many places to take in the arts of all kinds and a very rich history with lots of good doctors and education we even have been voted best pizza in the country several years in a row now. Ask the locals where all the interesting places are that's the best way to really find out not the visitor sites or guides.😊😊
From Stamford, moved to Litchfield County, Ct. - it's like the Midwest, friendly people, a different atmosphere. The rude people in Stamford are from New York/ New Jersey, not Ct. natives. Others I know from Stamford say they will never go back. Don't miss the traffic, exorbitant rent, aggressive drivers in Fairfield Country.
I love Connecticut. I am 74 years old, retired, own my house. Love the seasons, nice people, rolling hills. The taxes are a plague, especially on my small pension and social security. Cost of home, auto repairs are very high. The worst is the tax on vet bills of all things. If it exists, the state will tax it. They have been taxing internet purchases for a couple of years now. Love where I live, in an area away from traffic, ugly big box stores, fast food stinky restaurants which have infiltrated even nice towns and cities.
$12 fee added to homeowner's insurance to pay for other people's crumbling foundations, $15 state park "passport fee" added to your motor vehicle registration, along with "clean air fee", "green energy fee", $20 motor vehicle inspection fee, yearly motor vehicle property tax, property taxes on business equipment (including office supplies such as pencils & paper clips. I'm not kidding), groceries & food are taxed, Hotel tax, movie tax, income tax on your retirement and SS, taxes, taxes, taxes. Can't wait to get out.
Connecticut is a state where people love to pay taxes. I love it! I don't want to pay privately at a higher cost for all the excellent services I get from Connecticut. I barely even notice the taxes.
Wow I got traumatized by a pot hole too. Right by Starbucks in Fairfield. CT. On post rd. I. 2001 destroyed my right strut . On my pimped out plum purple convertible Chrysler Lèbaron. 🤪. Back seat was a wall of 6\9’s. I just listened to hole vide and learned nothing except apparently were snobs with 💩’y shotty roads . ;)
You just saved my $$$, was going to visit from Vancouver, where in fact people smile open doors for you and are polite. Had much better experience in Palm Springs early this year.
Arkansas has all the same taxes and sales tax is actually higher there, which affects the poor disproportionately (they have sales taxes on grocery and services as well). Property tax is higher in CT so payments and rents are higher, but people in most of AR are seriously poor. Northwest AR has a similar cost of living to some areas of CT, and prices for goods are no worse in CT. NWA's traffic is absolutely horrendous compare to CT, because of growth vs lack of infrastructure in that corner of the state over the last 20 years. I'll take CT winters any day over AR summers which are miserably hot and humid. Don't even get me started on the differences politically.
Wow - thanks for giving me your experiences and thoughts on Arkansas. I had no idea that the cost of living was similar to CT and such bad traffic?? Yes, your weather is likely worse than ours in the summer and I think you may also get some bad tornadoes down there. I love getting feedback on other areas in the country.
@@connecticutcoastallife Some things, like wine and liquor are more expensive there. Moved to CT from NWA 3 years ago and will never go back if I can help it. And yes, tornadoes are a serious threat there. Don't get me started about OK and MO.
@@rand9994 I love hearing about people's experiences living in other parts of the country. I have pretty much been here my whole life so I am "used" to how things are here. I love CT and feel it does have so much to offer people but sometimes it's hard for people looking to move here to get over how expensive it can be. You seem to see the good in it though. :)
I lived in Connecticut for 37 years and in 1992, when they first started imposing an income tax, that was the last straw for me. I moved to Florida. I liked the low property taxes. In Florida, there is NO tax on your vehicle. Just the normal regisration fee. In Connecticut, if you own a brand new car that's still worth a lot, that tax can hurt. Also, rents and houses are cheaper down here. Not as much as they used to be, but still less. As you said in your video, the trade-off is that we earn less money here. As far as the weather goes, yes it's hot here from May until October. 90+ degrees every single day. But I get around that, I stay inside where it is air-conditioned during those months. However, I did the same in Connecticut but did it November to March to beat the cold.
Yea, if you buy a new car in CT and hang on to it for 10 years, you'll wind up paying 10K over ten years for the privilege of driving / owning your car in this communist State.
Connecticut is definitely a ruff diamond of a state and mainly due to it's exorbitant goverment bureaucracy. Doesn't help when the majority of Connecticut residents are wealthy so the state doesn't mind squeezing them for that gravy train that feeds that bureaucracy. So I think if they cut away the pork and reorganized their governmental approach Connecticut would again shine brighter then most New England states. People in Connecticut are a mixed bag as is everywhere and sometimes just depends on your demeanor and expectations. Most afluet people are juggling a million things and don't have time for pleasantries. The roads are to be desired as is all of the northeast for the aforementioned reason. The landscapes of Connecticut are breathtaking and the history is vast. Education and Healthcare are top notch and the opportunity to have competition from neighboring states is a plus as big states tend to box you in where unless you live on a borderline you can't take advantage of the same opportunities as in the northeast. So if you want to take advantage of New Hampshire's no sales tax, its a short drive as are Boston and NY primetime areas for entertainment, so in other words you pay for all those opportunities in different ways. You can take weekend vacations without breaking the bank or go on vacation within a short drive to the multiple islands surrounding the area. To me other then the weather and the aforementioned New England is the best place to live and visit ✌🏽🇺🇲
I know I'm late to the party with this video, but I've lived in New Haven my whole life and I swear to god, I hate it with everything I've got! I thought it was going to become something like a version of Seattle on the East Coast, but boy was I wrong! I hate the homelessness. I hate the poverty. I hate the high rents. I hate the litter. I hate the traffic. And I hate the cynicism. Nothing changes. New Haven tears things down and then replaces them with NOTHING. They tore down the Coliseum and replaced it with NOTHING for 20 years. They tore down entire neighborhoods and they replaced them with NOTHING for FIFTY YEARS. And anything that other towns would bend over backwards to keep, New Haven tells them to f**k off. And I hate the fact that we had a mayor for years who would flail his arms and scream in his little high voice "WE'RE AN ARTS TOWN!!", and I have to drive out to Orange or Branford just to buy guitar strings. And I absolutely hated it in the 90's when alternative rock came every where BUT HERE, especially since I was trying to start a band and I had no takers nor any place to play. Now that I'm doing stand up there's nowhere to play. Great "arts town" we got here. At least not one the police weren't trying to shut down. The 90's is when I saw most of my friends leave the city, and I was stuck here taking care of my aging parents. It was like I was Max at the end of the Road Warrior being left in the wasteland, watching everyone drive away. I did manage to spend some time in Colorado and in Las Vegas. Both of which weren't bad. But I came back here, and I'm thinking that was a mistake.
Dude, at this point I don’t think the environment is the problem. I know New Haven is wack but I think you need to check yourself. Maybe you aren’t happy with your life. Try to work hard, save up some money then travel outside of the country. Try to go to a small country that gives you good nature vibes. Indonesia, Costa Rica etc… spend like 2-3 weeks with yourself maybe that will help because I think you still holding on to some wounds from the past. May God help you feel better. 👍🏾
@@connecticutcoastallife I absolutely would love to move back to Connecticut! i lived in New Canaan for over 17 years and i miss CT so much! But the biggest problem i have in returning to Connecticut is the very expensive housing. It's cheaper to buy your own home in upstate Connecticut than renting in Fairfield County.
@@connecticutcoastallife yes, there is a phaseout on the amount of tax on the pension and annuity income and IRA income from 2023 to 2026 (100% exempt as of 2026).
Grew up in Stamford. Was a great place in the 60s and 70s. Then the corporations came in,taxes went up, cost of living went up. You become a slave to paying high rents so you can never get ahead. Dismal for working class families trying to get ahead. Moved out when we retired. Connecticut kills their seniors. Taxed to death
Stamford isn't good for the working class, but it is spectacular if you make lots of money. Just a 45 minute commute into Manhattan, tons of incredibly high paying jobs around Stamford itself, and great potential to reverse commute to high paying jobs all along the Gold Coast. Income taxes are less than half what they are in NYC, so your money goes way further.
the problem isnt the corporations its the government. corporations dont charge you taxes, they pay you a fair wage, then government takes much of those wages so they can push an agenda.
Hi Stacy! I'm your new subscriber. Unfortunately I'm living in Russia now. But I hope to relocate to the great country and considering CT to live with my family.
this lady is clueless. the amount of snow you get in coastal connecticut melts almost immediately. the salaries are much higher so you need taxes to pay the public sector a decent wage. people are friendly and unfriendly everywhere.
Oh and have you ever met an icy Midwesterner? Or a Southern person with their “bless his heart” to someone’s face while they stab them in the back. Wow! Just wow lady!
I dont get the South. I don't get the 'poor are bad, serve the rich' and if you think poor people are as good as the rich you are a 'snobby yankee' Very strange region.
CT gas tax, "supposed" to pay for road improvements. But the Commie Pedo crats take every penny from the gas tax and put it into the general slush fund. Some how it migrates over paying for the State Workers ever increasing pensions. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Congrats on your detective prowess! You have exposed the evil plot of the CT state government. In your fault life, do you always infer such inane conclusions and overlook the good for the bad? By your reasoning, one should reside in a low-tax state with poor health care to die young unnecessarily in order to avoid excessive taxation.🙄
There is no perfect place, and people can choose to be happy or not. Everyone has their own experiences. That’s why these vlogs become a place to complain .
It’s a very depressing place full of angry drivers, angry people that are jealous of the poor for some reason and the women seem to be not interested in men. The schools are going downhill and it’s become highly unaffordable. I heard a high schooler complain about moving to Colorado on Reddit lmfao 🤣 kid congrats 🎊 you escaped from this hell hole and moved somewhere remotely interesting. I was stationed at Fort Carson in the military and the Army sucked big time but I was at least a little happier because of my surrounding environment. Advice to Connecticut people here stop bitching about everything.
What are some other great reasons you should not move here?
Best not to say.
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well the new yorkers don't seem to mind the TAXES. They are moving here in droves
@@cynthiakleist9513 The cost of living in NY is insane. Florida is also no longer cheap. Some people’s home owners insurance and car insurance bills are starting to catch up with the tax costs up in CT. I work remote for a company based in CT. Although some things are more expensive. Our housing costs are now about the same.
Connecticut can be a really good place to live if you can afford to
live in a nice suburb, but if you can't, it can be a dangerous place
to live.
I moved from Long Island NY to Connecticut almost 5 years ago. When I got here, most people I met said something along the lines of "Oh my Gaad (yes there is an accent in Eastern CT) why would you come here?? The taxes are insane!". Well it's all relative. Compared to Long Island, especially the North Shore, taxes here are almost chump change, at least in my Northern Middlesex county town. And as bad as the traffic is here it's nothing compared to the NY metro area...once again all relative. The only thing that irks me is the car tax. Actually I'm surprised NY didn't think of that...they get you coming and going every other way. Other than that, life is good here.
@hallieboy I couldn't agree more! Thank you for sharing. I think people forget that it really depends on where you are coming from. Folks moving here from NY, NJ, or the west coast really think CT is a great deal.
The weather of CT is what I find actually find appealing. I’ve been in Florida since the mid-nineties. The constant heat and humidity, which is worsening every year, has become unbearable. The increasing violent weather has led to our homeowners insurance rates to be outrageous. People think Florida is all about the beach. People actually live here. Things like the holidays - don’t feel the same as up north.
@kazior6521 CT's weather is nice because as soon as you get sick of the hot and humid, it's cooler out. I do love the four seasons here. I don't think I could handle Florida's weather at all.
I’m the opposite. The only thing keeping me in FL is the love for hot weather. The idea of living in cold weather makes me nervous, otherwise I would give CT a try. The taxes may not hold a torch to our skyrocketing homeowners’ insurance, and everything else in the video sounds about the same.
I was born and raised in Mexico, and I moved on my own to Connecticut when I was 22 - I am 51 now therefore I’ve spent more than half of my life in this beautiful state. I am so happy and grateful to be here. I am a proud Mexican New Englander.
I used to live on the West Coast, and I moved back to Connecticut because of the significantly lower cost of living here.
What part of CT has lower cost of living?
I'm wondering this myself
@@James-dz7ek😂Everywheee is high I'm not moving south
@@thegoober8797 Whats wrong with the south?
Right now the best places in this country are the South and Midwest.
Down south has a much lower cost of living and is currently some of the last free states in this nation
California, specifically San Diego is insanely high 😭
I disagree the fall season here is "pretty much non-existent". Autumn doesn't just "come and go" around here. And a New England state, it's really beautiful around here in September & October. There are also lots of events during the season and country fairs in the rural towns. Winters can be rough, but the fall season that precedes it is a wonderful time of year.
You are right! It's beautiful here in the fall. I guess I could say it's short but amazing
The hardest part about living in Connecticut has been the people. A lot of people can be grouchy and apathetic, and there's no buzz/energy.
Life is what you make it, sometimes people's reaction to us is a mirror of what we project as a personality. I've lived and raised my family in Connecticut and between how convenient everything is, the mild climate, easy access to resturants, museums, healthcare and sporting events (4 Race Tracks, 2 are NASCAR & the other is frequented by Movie Stars/Lime Rock Raceway), the State runs it's own High Schools which you have to qualify to get in, and you graduate with a State License in a Trade such as Nursing, Machinist, etc.), and Connecticut's very rich History such as the true First In Flight by Gustave Whitehead who flew in 1901, in Bridgeport Connecticut, 2 years before the Wright Brothers did, birthplace of President Bush, Charles Goodyear (Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.), Connecticut is truly an easy and convenient State to live in and raise a family. (Oh, and there's 8 Vineyards some of which have won awards, the Apple crop is famous, and Connecticut is home to famous Yale University, National winning Teams as UCONN Men & Women's Teams and National Hockey Champs at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT....shall I go on?)
Life in CT is great if you have a really good paying job and your home is paid off. But if you’re renting!? Maaan it’s not for the weak
You definitely got all seven reasons right! It helps to have a lot of money, be patient, own a four-wheel vehicle, avoid trips to and from NY in a car, have a good tax accountant, have a thick skin, and love all kinds of weather. Lots to do there. I love the state.
Love your videos!
Originally from Michigan and currently in Texas and considering a move to CT but not in a big city like Hartford, New Haven or Stamford. Taxes are high in Texas too as well as cost of living. Traffic is bad here too. My visits at my hotel where I stayed both times, I sat at the bar with a bunch of locals who were regulars and had a great time. Being a former Detroiter, I know what you’re saying. My next visit, I hope we meet.
Smart people survive by living in the burbs, 30-45 minutes out of all the hell hole sanctuary cities you mentioned.
@ agreed
Connecticut people do well in other states. Hard working, direct, honest. Don’t stay in Connecticut. You will gain so much more for your hard work and effort in many many other places. We left 20 years ago and one by one our entire families have all left. It’s a broken place that discourages business and taxes for zero reason. My hometown still has the same mayor since 1983, and during that time the town has declined a lot.
It really is a shame because growing up in CT, my family and I really had a great time living up there. It was then around 2010 where we noticed more apartments were being built and the traffic became much worse. Then taxes started skyrocketing and both my parents were laid off. They moved, and after college I never had a desire to go back. To add, most of the former high school students I used to know who still live up there are either complaining all the time, living paycheck to paycheck, or doing well because of rich parents.
Sooo true CT is very draining,lonely
lived here all 64 years of my life because this is my home. I love Connecticut and I love it's history. to be blunt... democrat corruption and election theft has ruined this state.
Did you live in Prospect?
I agree, people should take that New England worth ethic and opportunistically move to slow Southern states with lower taxes and garbage infrastructure in order to save a couple thousand bucks per annum.
People aren't happy no matter where they live. I moved from New York to Connecticut and it's the best thing I ever did. My kid goes to UConn now and he won't get pushed off the train platform or get shot playing outside. A lot of businesses don't do well in Connecticut because I don't think people care about fashion or getting their nails done like they do in new York... It's family oriented. I love it. It's closer to nature. Plus I love quite, non nosey neighbors. 😊
I don’t know about the non-nosy neighbors but you’re right. I grew up in Hartford but I moved to other towns in ct and I feel a lot safer and the healthcare in CT is better than most other states
But she’s right about retiring here. I wouldn’t dare retire here
Late reply, but what city?
Anything is better NY.
@@greggmitchell4173 I feel the same about living in FL right now
The great things about moving to, and living in Connecticut is the fact you can live happy, balanced lives and raise your family here with fantastic convenience to shopping, restaurants, history (True First In Flight in Bridgeport Connecticut in 1901 with Gustave Whitehead who flew 2 years before the Wright Brothers, confirmed by Jane's Aviation Standard) and the invention of the submarine in New London Connecticut (now where they BUILD Submarines for the Navy), Art Museums, is the ease of employment. Despite the national movement of manufacturing overseas, Connecticut is still sought after as a "go to" location for manufacturing. My Colleagues in a certain industry describe Connecticut as a "Mecca" for manufacturing and a NYC News Reporter described Connecticut, when covering a weather story, as "a big park". That's quite a compliment from a NYC News Reporter living in an over run & over crowded City. (Which of course also NYC has many things deserving of compliments and notoriety).
@JohnKSedor thank you for your great attitude about Connecticut. I agree that it's a wonderful place to live and seems to get the "it's boring" label too often. There are so many amazing things about CT. I love it when I hear positive feedback about our home state.
Agreed, life is what you make out of it most of the time. There's history, shopping, restaurants, Award winning hotels, theaters, Sports Teams, Amusement parks, Airports and a lot more. The nicest thing is you are also close to even bigger cities like NYC and Boston, you can enjoy what they have there and then go back home in 1 - 2 hours drive. You don't have to live in the mess of NYC or Boston.
BS, totally WOKE schools.
Right it matters where in CT you live.
Traffic is the worst. It seems like no one ever gets off the highway.
9:02 my wife and I left Connecticut 21 years ago. We are not sorry. Come to Wilmington, North Carolina sometime.
The roads in Waterbury Connecticut are ridiculous, more damage from pot holes than you could imagine.
Someone help me me out. I have an option to move to either Boston / Connecticut / New Hampshire. I crossed out NH because of lack of diversity and is currently considering Boston / Connecticut. Can someone recommend which option to go for if I am looking to balance cost of living & some diversity?
I can't speak to Boston but do know that some lifelong Ct residents are starting to move to New Hampshire which reminds them of how CT was 30 yrs ago
Hi, I've posted a couple of places in this video on the benefits of living in Connecticut. Amount them are history, employment, shopping, restaurants and convenience. Compared to other states, you can live in a cute town, but have all the conveniences you need to raise your family within a 10 minute ride, not like other states where it's a journey just to go shopping or a restaurant.
@@ninettehalpin2779 I've finally paid off my property in southern NH. For the last ten years I've gotten hand written letters in the mail, people searching property data bases, and have been made some cash offers to buy my measly 4 acres and a spring fed pond in a small town in southern NH. . If you look up raw land sales in southern NH in the last 15 years, 65%+ are going to people moving out of CT. I totally enjoy lack of diversity.
@@ninettehalpin2779hmmm what about NH could remind them of CT 30 years ago? 😂 Sure isn't the diversity.
I was checking how could the life be like in there that I found your clip. Apart from points and advices, your intonation, facial mimics, and description attitude are very attractive, reminding me my wife's aunt. No matter how relevant or irrelevant, one is drawn to the descriptions
Agree with you. I migrated to this beautiful country 15 years ago, I came directly to CT. But at this point of my life, I"M DONE. Trying desperately to move out.
Move out, me too.
Been here for about 12 years now, geographically CT is a beautiful place. But the cost of living here is high especially for those that are renting or paying a mortgage. If your house is paid off, yay! You are better than the whole 90 percent of the population. If not, it can be hell.
Just visited CT and was surprised how run down, dirty some of the places were. I had also never seen as many homeless people in my life. I was honestly shocked..
I am selecting a place to move to and am considering CT. So I am wondering what public services you refer to?
A lot more than other locations in the US, especially those other areas might be overwhelmed by their mountains, ridiculous wilderness or swamps. Sorry to sound a bit much, but if you're going to live somewhere, you'll be needing services and convenience without being "overun" or too much. That's Connecticut. And lots of theaters, sports, colleges, vineyards, restaurants, history, museums and scenic areas to boot, all within easy reach without having to take a journey somewhere.
@@Robert-pg2id " those other areas might be overwhelmed by their mountains, ridiculous wilderness " I'm moving to NH for the mountains, ridiculous wilderness. I might drive back to Ct once a month for the pizza. After that, you can keep Commieland CT.
Born and raised in in NYC. Worked as a UPS driver in CT 30 plus years people would ask what brings you to CT I would answer I got on the wrong train 🚂 & I love it here.
Your videos helped me a lot to educate me and my husband to move to Conneticut. I was looking to other states like Pennsylvania or New Jersey but just by curiosity watching your videos inspired me to look around some places in Connecticut to see which ones I like the most and we ended up in Stratford and we love it! We left New York City for good the high taxes and the subway crimes were insane. Thank you again for keeping us informed!
I'm so glad they are helpful! :) And even better that you moved here and LOVE Stratford. It's a great shoreline community.
don't listen to her: I worked the coast for 6 years. follow your heart
We’re moving to Guilford. My husband got recruited to Orange. Leaving Texas because it’s turned so red, it’s cruel laws are unacceptable.
@@lab4389 looking to leave Sc and move to Connecticut for same reasons
Stratford is where the scum of BGPT go....ahhhh...."shopping" Lock your doors at night.
I've been in Connecticut a few times, when I have the opportunity to escape from my routine or the place that I live in I go there and hang out, I can clearly say that the people in general (at least based on my experience) are nice and cool and have a good vibe compared to New Jersey or New York.
After Florida if I ever get to a point that I have to make a decision about moving to another state Connecticut will always be in my top 2.
Great state for outdoor activities and nightlife, the energy, vibe and my whole being just feels so right over there.
Greetings and very informative video!!
@Sebastian Barrer - that's great to hear! We aren't as bad as people think 😉 I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I think CT has so much to offer ☺
😅Really? Then why are you bashing our beautiful state of opportunity???
Connecticut actually doesn’t have very high housing costs compared to other places. as somebody who moved there, you could get a townhouse for 700k in Cali (where i used to live) whereas in Connecticut you could get a regular, updated home.
@m0th._paws0 I agree. California is one of the states that definitely has higher housing costs. That's why CT is a great option for those west coast people looking to move here. 😀
@ oh that’s good! i remember before I moved there I heard about the housing costs and I was like “not again”
Well, a a 1200 sq ft cape on a slab just sold for $750,000 in Milford. Sure it's 2 blocks from the beach, but it was on 1/4 acre, no privacy.
I love the Middletown skyline in your thumbnail.
Considering relocating some folks to CT and these videos are useful. Hang in there and keep going. More subscribers will follow. Would love to see some "out and about" videos at some point.
Thanks for watching and encouraging me. I have been thinking about getting out and doing some local small business videos. I will definitely put that on my list for the near future.
People are coming in and I'm trying to get the hell out!!!!!!
rudest, most stuck up state. the absolute worst.
Lived here for my whole 50 years of life.. im stuck because of family but i spoke with an economist and if you're not making at least bottom of 6 figures in the next 4 years youll be lower middle class living in CT
Highest electric rates in the United States.
Our Communist governor just worked a deal where most residents now have a 30-40% increase to pay for electricity for illegals in the four large sanctuary cities. Sweet, hugh?
I lived in westport connecticut from 1986 to 1995 and then I came to 🇰🇷.There are so many deer and squirrels.
Yes! We have tons of deer & squirrels here 😄
@@connecticutcoastallife CT, world capital of Lyme Disease because we're over run with white tail deer. All you have to do to solve this problem is to issue more deer tags to hunters. The leftard libs in this state do not want bad man hunters to cull the herd for a more healthy herd. So, instead, the idiots in CT DEP brought in coyote's 15 years ago to hammer the deer. that did not work. so then they imported Fischer cats from Eastern CT to hammer the deer and coyotes, that did not work. So 3 years ago, unofficially the CT commie DEP brought in 6 full grown mating pairs of mountain lions. So now with this "management" you can not let your small dog or cat outside your house. Not only that but now when hiking in the woods you better carry a 10mm semi or a magnum revolver. Yea....................... all these morons had to do was to issue more dear tags 1`5 years ago. they would have actually made money too.,....
I moved from CT to Northern Florida - I had three very interesting conversations with strangers today, if you want that in CT that might happen over the course of three years.
🤣🤣
As someone who moved to connecticut 2 years ago or so. I like it here honestly buttt i can confidently say that the weather is a problem-
Im saying this as there is a thunderstorm outside in the middle of summer-
I’ll take that over floods, hurricanes and earthquakes lol
@@salma_Nella22😂
Hi. I have plans to move to Danbury CT. What would be your comments on the living/ Rent cost and pricing in restaurants?
Any place in Fairfield County is expensive.
Ridiculous high. I worked in Danbury recently, and some people are paying more rent for a one bedroom apartment than what I pay for my mortgage in Waterbury. Anything close to NY border is the same. But it is a nice town.
What you were saying about CT is the same about New Mexico down to the “T”. Get the 4 seasons in 1 day. Everything is taxed, except Social Security income. But to me when I first visited there, mainly Waterbury, the people who were on the clock or working wherever I be at (Barnes and noble, restaurants) were absolutely fabulous. The only difference is New Mexico doesn’t get as much snow as CT
Waterbury remains a chit hole. It's best days ended in the 1960's
I hope they discontinue motor vehicle taxes. When I bought my vehicle I paid taxes on it, and that was fine, but the biannually car tax is overkill- it's greed. They're taking all our Pennies.
It’s no different from VA… I spent time living in many states where 75% of my life is in ct. I prefer VA for one reason only (2A) but they seem to be taking that away. So I gave up the dc traffic and settled for metro north to gct where I can drink on my way home.
3 hours to get from Greenwich to Bridgeport one Friday Evening that was tough
@Black Cruze13 yes! Traffic can definitely be terrible heading north in the afternoons
@@connecticutcoastallifedon't sugarcoat it. Travel in any direction is tough. If you're going to represent ffld county honesty then tell it like it is.
@@ninettehalpin2779the traffic sucks!
I’m about to be interviewed for a job as a therapist in CT, and I currently live in Arkansas. The pay they’re offering me is around $70,000 a year. So after taxes that would completely destroy me, right? I’m on a single income too and raise my 12 year old son on my own. Probably not worth the move, right? 😢
@coreykneedler4110 it's hard to say. Depends on where you live in CT and what your lifestyle is like. I would do some online comparisons for the cost of living in Arkansas vs. Connecticut.
$70K in CT is not enough to live on, unless you pool your resources and perhaps have a roommate or two. I make the same and lived in CT my whole life and i could never afford a rent in a decent area plus other living expenses. I currently live in a house with my brother in Fairfield County. It’s like the old show Full House - me, my brother, his daughter and her two kids. We three pool our money in order to live a halfway decent life. We couldn’t do it alone.
If you love 100% commie, move to CT. Several towns fly drones over your property to search out above ground swimming pools and 8' x 10' sheds with no permits pulled. I don't think Arkansas has the where-withal to cram their heads up your a$$ like Commie CT does.
Many Very pretty little towns. I’ve lived in Rhode Island most of my life and have driven through almost every municipality in Connecticut numerous times. There are traffic jams all the time and even at 1:00am on a Sunday. There is always highway construction. Always.
I will admit, I have stated many times to others “why can’t connecticutt just be removed off the map. Every time I need to go anywhere I have to drive two and a half hours through Connecticut first. What’s it here for?!”
@katyk7522 haha. Yes, CT can seem a little "boring" if you have to drive through it to get to where you are going 😂 I do agree that we have many beautiful towns to explore if you get off the main highways of 95, 91 and 84.
I am a filipino nurse and considered CT because of my cousin living there. Well this is a lot to take in especially taxes and rent. As a new dad eith my first born, i think remittances might be a while to take.
Hi! Where are you in Connecticut?
Your corrected I lived in Florida
Can someone please answer - is it extremely expensive to vacation in CT for out of staters? Beaches, aquariums, mansions, parking, etc.?
Not particularly - hotels are cheaper than in other northeast states, and fees are reasonable. However, parking and entrance into state parks are free for residents, but out-of-staters need to pay.
Go to Maine.
@@justinmiller1118I totally disagree. I've lived here my whole life & everything here is expensive. The parks, Maritime centers, aquariums, restaurants, decent hotels & airb&bs.
No, I spent more in Florida and Martha's Vineyard than in Connecticut.
@@Robert-pg2id Florida beaches and parking are free, though. You aren’t penalized for not residing in Florida.
Your voice is so relaxing!!!!!
@wackywitchtv haha thanks!!! 😁
I kind of agree that people in CT can be a bit aloof, not the most friendly, but I've realized it all depends on where you are. Towns east of New Haven along the shoreline like Branford, Guildford, Madison, etc. tend to have quite friendly people and those towns are all quite charming.
really? most the people in Madison and branford i found really racist and rude.
@@juliarose96x Damn, that stinks. What happened?
@@kpdub189 the jobs I worked when I live there I notice customers treat POC poorly and call them slurs often. it’s more preppy rich white people in branford and especially madison . if you don’t fit that mold they treat you different .
Retirement pensions are no longer taxed
@R M thanks for the update! I think there are some new laws that are coming on the books for 2023 that help retirees. I also heard they may eliminate or reduce the income tax for all others too 😀
If your spouse earns more than 150k, you will be. But then again our company just laid off 600 people, so...
There is no perfect state or place. Being Born and raised on Long Island , and currently still living here, the cost of housing is astronomical here. Even for renters looking for a 1 bedroom it’s scary. My cousins that moved to Connecticut have found a life a little more comfortable and say there are some really nice towns and cities there.
@ryanvelez6762 I agree! CT can be a great alternative for New Yorkers looking to save a little money and stay in the tri-state area.
Move to Northwest Corner best bang for your dollar as long as you don’t mind commuting .
A very lonely place to live people are very aloof and not friendly. Very cold
I'm sorry that was your experience here. :(
Are you know about the university of Bridgeport
@@haneyshrabon I am hoping to do a video on the colleges & universities on the coast soon. Stay tuned!
I too have had that same experience, and I lived there 80 % of my life. moved away and instantly realized that not all people are rude, and obnoxious.
I disagree with this statement. I talk to people all over CT. You just need to initiate the conversation. If you stand there by yourself, you'll never talk to anyone, regardless of location.
It is going to be a great year for the passionate contractors that service the troubleshooting aspects of home improvements roofing siding Windows doors All phases of carpentry
I believe it's all in the people that you know and the connections are mandatory for contractors here in Fairfield county of Connecticut
CT gets bashed a lot. But, I've been here my whole life and have visited several states. I do like living in CT, overall. Yes, taxes are high, traffic and construction is bad and access to highways are limited is some areas. Nonetheless, we are close to NYC and Boston, so jobs are plentiful. I've done quite well here. Life is what you make of it. I choose happiness.
@Paul Marganski - thanks for the positive comments. It's nice to see other people who love this state 😀
Facts! There’s no such thing as the perfect State and that’s why I’m leaving the fucking country.
Anything is a paradise compared to where I currently live (Bronx, NY)
Or anywhere in the 5 boros
The taxes here are horrible for really and truly little to no benefits for it. People mostly suck and there is no life here outside of nature and I’m not going to the hood to try and have a nightlife.
Lived in Hartford County for most of my life and currently live in North Carolina. I miss Connecticut and hope to return there soon. Yes, it is more expensive, but you get what you pay for.
Love this! CT does have so much to offer even though it is expensive. When you decide to return please reach out. I'd love to help! 😀
What are you not getting in North Carolina? Let us know so we can make informed decisions.
I’m thinking of moving to CT from DC to teach. Do you have any advice for someone relocating there?
Have you ever been to CT? You should come up and visit to make sure it's a good fit and that you could see yourself living here. Email me at stacyolsonrealtor@gmail.com and I can set up a call. I can answer any questions you have about the area.
If you have purple hairs and confused sexuality and teach WOKE crap, you'll fit right in. If you want to prepare children with useful tools / instructions as to how to be prepared for the real world, move along.
With the laws currently being passed in the state of CT its only a matter of time before it turns into Portland 2.0.
Exactly
What does that mean? I'm in ct & curious what Portland 2.0 refers to. Tx u!
I moved from Florida to CT one year ago. I should have watched your video before I made the move. #7 was interesting, I say that people in CT keep to themselves. In my opinion, they are not friendly, but they’re not rude. 😊
That would be anyone in rural North East. it's a characteristic of a northern Yankee.
She’s right I live here too and I’m telling you she’s right
@corylanza2307 thanks for the affirmation! :)
1 taxes
2 cost of living
3 expensive retirement
4 construction and road conditions
5 traffic
6 weather
7 people
You're welcome
Grew up there. A whole state full of people with a very inflated sense of self importance, rude, cold and snobbish. I’ve been all over the world and have never been to a state so full of people so full of themselves. The winters are atrocious too.
Coming from California, CT taxes do not seem as high.
Sure it's expensive and I myself battle poverty weekly. But if you know how to relate to others without causing self absorbed issues these you might realize there is really a lot to enjoy especially during the warmer months.many festivals and fairs , mostly good for disabled to get around. Many places to take in the arts of all kinds and a very rich history with lots of good doctors and education we even have been voted best pizza in the country several years in a row now. Ask the locals where all the interesting places are that's the best way to really find out not the visitor sites or guides.😊😊
You all do not have poor road conditions. Your roads are perfect. Come to Atlanta and you will change your mind.
From Stamford, moved to Litchfield County, Ct. - it's like the Midwest, friendly people, a different atmosphere. The rude people in Stamford are from New York/ New Jersey, not Ct. natives. Others I know from Stamford say they will never go back. Don't miss the traffic, exorbitant rent, aggressive drivers in Fairfield Country.
What you hate about Litchfield?
bingo
Listen my experience down south their not nicer. Their passive aggressively rude.
And two-faced. Fake nice but talk behind your back and vote against your rights.
Car tax to mill rate..nuts
For some reason I hate those videos that start with don't move here it just crushes dreams
There's affordable homes and places with lower taxes. See for yourself.dont be discouraged
@@shajadradavis6177 in CT? Sure, next to the slums.
I love Connecticut. I am 74 years old, retired, own my house. Love the seasons, nice people, rolling hills. The taxes are a plague, especially on my small pension and social security. Cost of home, auto repairs are very high. The worst is the tax on vet bills of all things. If it exists, the state will tax it. They have been taxing internet purchases for a couple of years now. Love where I live, in an area away from traffic, ugly big box stores, fast food stinky restaurants which have infiltrated even nice towns and cities.
If you don't have any type of certification don't even think of coming to connecticut.
$12 fee added to homeowner's insurance to pay for other people's crumbling foundations, $15 state park "passport fee" added to your motor vehicle registration, along with "clean air fee", "green energy fee", $20 motor vehicle inspection fee, yearly motor vehicle property tax, property taxes on business equipment (including office supplies such as pencils & paper clips. I'm not kidding), groceries & food are taxed, Hotel tax, movie tax, income tax on your retirement and SS, taxes, taxes, taxes. Can't wait to get out.
Connecticut is a state where people love to pay taxes. I love it! I don't want to pay privately at a higher cost for all the excellent services I get from Connecticut. I barely even notice the taxes.
@@justinmiller1118what services does ct provide??
None. Oh wait. Basketball coaches’ salaries. That benefits those with boring lifestyles who live vicariously through the b-ball players
you forgot the 30% increase in your electric bill to pay for services for illegals. Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa baby, I love our Commie Governor!
Wow I got traumatized by a pot hole too. Right by Starbucks in Fairfield. CT. On post rd. I. 2001 destroyed my right strut . On my pimped out plum purple convertible Chrysler Lèbaron. 🤪. Back seat was a wall of 6\9’s. I just listened to hole vide and learned nothing except apparently were snobs with 💩’y shotty roads . ;)
You just saved my $$$, was going to visit from Vancouver, where in fact people smile open doors for you and are polite. Had much better experience in Palm Springs early this year.
Arkansas has all the same taxes and sales tax is actually higher there, which affects the poor disproportionately (they have sales taxes on grocery and services as well). Property tax is higher in CT so payments and rents are higher, but people in most of AR are seriously poor. Northwest AR has a similar cost of living to some areas of CT, and prices for goods are no worse in CT. NWA's traffic is absolutely horrendous compare to CT, because of growth vs lack of infrastructure in that corner of the state over the last 20 years. I'll take CT winters any day over AR summers which are miserably hot and humid. Don't even get me started on the differences politically.
Wow - thanks for giving me your experiences and thoughts on Arkansas. I had no idea that the cost of living was similar to CT and such bad traffic?? Yes, your weather is likely worse than ours in the summer and I think you may also get some bad tornadoes down there. I love getting feedback on other areas in the country.
@@connecticutcoastallife Some things, like wine and liquor are more expensive there. Moved to CT from NWA 3 years ago and will never go back if I can help it. And yes, tornadoes are a serious threat there. Don't get me started about OK and MO.
@@rand9994 I love hearing about people's experiences living in other parts of the country. I have pretty much been here my whole life so I am "used" to how things are here. I love CT and feel it does have so much to offer people but sometimes it's hard for people looking to move here to get over how expensive it can be. You seem to see the good in it though. :)
I lived in Connecticut for 37 years and in 1992, when they first started
imposing an income tax, that was the last straw for me. I moved to
Florida. I liked the low property taxes. In Florida, there is NO tax on your
vehicle. Just the normal regisration fee. In Connecticut, if you own a
brand new car that's still worth a lot, that tax can hurt. Also, rents and
houses are cheaper down here. Not as much as they used to be, but
still less. As you said in your video, the trade-off is that we earn less
money here.
As far as the weather goes, yes it's hot here from May until October.
90+ degrees every single day. But I get around that, I stay inside where
it is air-conditioned during those months. However, I did the same in
Connecticut but did it November to March to beat the cold.
Yea, if you buy a new car in CT and hang on to it for 10 years, you'll wind up paying 10K over ten years for the privilege of driving / owning your car in this communist State.
Connecticut is definitely a ruff diamond of a state and mainly due to it's exorbitant goverment bureaucracy. Doesn't help when the majority of Connecticut residents are wealthy so the state doesn't mind squeezing them for that gravy train that feeds that bureaucracy. So I think if they cut away the pork and reorganized their governmental approach Connecticut would again shine brighter then most New England states. People in Connecticut are a mixed bag as is everywhere and sometimes just depends on your demeanor and expectations. Most afluet people are juggling a million things and don't have time for pleasantries. The roads are to be desired as is all of the northeast for the aforementioned reason. The landscapes of Connecticut are breathtaking and the history is vast. Education and Healthcare are top notch and the opportunity to have competition from neighboring states is a plus as big states tend to box you in where unless you live on a borderline you can't take advantage of the same opportunities as in the northeast. So if you want to take advantage of New Hampshire's no sales tax, its a short drive as are Boston and NY primetime areas for entertainment, so in other words you pay for all those opportunities in different ways. You can take weekend vacations without breaking the bank or go on vacation within a short drive to the multiple islands surrounding the area. To me other then the weather and the aforementioned New England is the best place to live and visit ✌🏽🇺🇲
oops, i move to CT already, now i need to look for a therapist.
I know I'm late to the party with this video, but I've lived in New Haven my whole life and I swear to god, I hate it with everything I've got! I thought it was going to become something like a version of Seattle on the East Coast, but boy was I wrong! I hate the homelessness. I hate the poverty. I hate the high rents. I hate the litter. I hate the traffic. And I hate the cynicism. Nothing changes. New Haven tears things down and then replaces them with NOTHING. They tore down the Coliseum and replaced it with NOTHING for 20 years. They tore down entire neighborhoods and they replaced them with NOTHING for FIFTY YEARS. And anything that other towns would bend over backwards to keep, New Haven tells them to f**k off. And I hate the fact that we had a mayor for years who would flail his arms and scream in his little high voice "WE'RE AN ARTS TOWN!!", and I have to drive out to Orange or Branford just to buy guitar strings. And I absolutely hated it in the 90's when alternative rock came every where BUT HERE, especially since I was trying to start a band and I had no takers nor any place to play. Now that I'm doing stand up there's nowhere to play. Great "arts town" we got here. At least not one the police weren't trying to shut down. The 90's is when I saw most of my friends leave the city, and I was stuck here taking care of my aging parents. It was like I was Max at the end of the Road Warrior being left in the wasteland, watching everyone drive away.
I did manage to spend some time in Colorado and in Las Vegas. Both of which weren't bad. But I came back here, and I'm thinking that was a mistake.
Dude, at this point I don’t think the environment is the problem. I know New Haven is wack but I think you need to check yourself. Maybe you aren’t happy with your life. Try to work hard, save up some money then travel outside of the country. Try to go to a small country that gives you good nature vibes. Indonesia, Costa Rica etc… spend like 2-3 weeks with yourself maybe that will help because I think you still holding on to some wounds from the past. May God help you feel better. 👍🏾
I'm very interested in Stamford, it looks like a modern city that i want to move to!
@juan garcia are you looking to move to CT soon?
@@connecticutcoastallife I absolutely would love to move back to Connecticut! i lived in New Canaan for over 17 years and i miss CT so much! But the biggest problem i have in returning to Connecticut is the very expensive housing. It's cheaper to buy your own home in upstate Connecticut than renting in Fairfield County.
Yeah Stamford is great. Probably my second or third favorite city in Connecticut. Would be second or first if it wasn't for the cost.
as of 2026, CT will no longer tax pensions, retirement, social security and most annunities.
@Ang thank you!! Always need to have the most updated information. I think that just passed, right?
@@connecticutcoastallife yes, there is a phaseout on the amount of tax on the pension and annuity income and IRA income from 2023 to 2026 (100% exempt as of 2026).
Not exactly true. There's a cap on it. If your spouse is still working and earning a good salary, forget about getting any breaks.
@@ang9000 Not 100% for everyone. Though I am wondering, do you still need to pay the FMLA tax if you are retired working part time?
Grew up in Stamford. Was a great place in the 60s and 70s. Then the corporations came in,taxes went up, cost of living went up. You become a slave to paying high rents so you can never get ahead. Dismal for working class families trying to get ahead. Moved out when we retired. Connecticut kills their seniors. Taxed to death
Stamford isn't good for the working class, but it is spectacular if you make lots of money. Just a 45 minute commute into Manhattan, tons of incredibly high paying jobs around Stamford itself, and great potential to reverse commute to high paying jobs all along the Gold Coast. Income taxes are less than half what they are in NYC, so your money goes way further.
the problem isnt the corporations its the government. corporations dont charge you taxes, they pay you a fair wage, then government takes much of those wages so they can push an agenda.
Hi Stacy! I'm your new subscriber. Unfortunately I'm living in Russia now. But I hope to relocate to the great country and considering CT to live with my family.
@Carlos Herrera that's great! Please reach out if you move to CT ☺ I'd love to help
@@connecticutcoastallife It will be great. But putin's regime doesn't allow to move..
this lady is clueless. the amount of snow you get in coastal connecticut melts almost immediately. the salaries are much higher so you need taxes to pay the public sector a decent wage. people are friendly and unfriendly everywhere.
I am coming here 2023.
Merry Christmas love From Pakistan
nice
Helpful video 👍🏽!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Oh and have you ever met an icy Midwesterner? Or a Southern person with their “bless his heart” to someone’s face while they stab them in the back.
Wow! Just wow lady!
I dont get the South. I don't get the 'poor are bad, serve the rich' and if you think poor people are as good as the rich you are a 'snobby yankee'
Very strange region.
Reason #1 = Bridgeport Reason #2 = Waterbury
Anywhere in connecticut is better than living in nyc. Connecticut is not that bad
@fullarmourC I love CT! I just like to show folks the good and the bad so they are informed.
I do not understand what is being done with the taxes of the roads are shit
CT gas tax, "supposed" to pay for road improvements. But the Commie Pedo crats take every penny from the gas tax and put it into the general slush fund. Some how it migrates over paying for the State Workers ever increasing pensions. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Yup.. taxes are ridiculous.
because in birth and death and all they would do is tax, tax,tax,tax,tax,tax,tax, ya to dearh
Yes, taxes are inevitable. I think I'm just used to it having lived here my whole life.
You forgot tax income tax living tax sweeping tax shoes tax grocery tax tax after tax
That's probably why CT has great health care and a high life expectantcy--the longer you live, the more taxes they can collect from you.
Congrats on your detective prowess! You have exposed the evil plot of the CT state government.
In your fault life, do you always infer such inane conclusions and overlook the good for the bad? By your reasoning, one should reside in a low-tax state with poor health care to die young unnecessarily in order to avoid excessive taxation.🙄
Hair Dressers now forced to tax. Check
I’m alr in thee it’s good
Your facial expressions are priceless. 😂
CT is absolutely horrible.
Do is there any other place better than Connecticut I can't take it anymore
@@teddyflowers2798 go South. Anything is better
@@teddyflowers2798 I love Maine for the summers and looking south for the winter. A retirees dream.
@@Corkfish1 so not better they tried to act sophisticated but I can't understand what what they're saying
There is no perfect place, and people can choose to be happy or not. Everyone has their own experiences. That’s why these vlogs become a place to complain .
It’s a very depressing place full of angry drivers, angry people that are jealous of the poor for some reason and the women seem to be not interested in men. The schools are going downhill and it’s become highly unaffordable. I heard a high schooler complain about moving to Colorado on Reddit lmfao 🤣 kid congrats 🎊 you escaped from this hell hole and moved somewhere remotely interesting. I was stationed at Fort Carson in the military and the Army sucked big time but I was at least a little happier because of my surrounding environment. Advice to Connecticut people here stop bitching about everything.
I love tellin ppl who just moved out here about Nor’easter they be like watts that? Oh u will find out
Taxes?! Try Jersey.
@GrapefruitSoundLab NJ has the highest in the country, right? 😳
You guys don't have car taxes though.