[gnatty8]

Wow, I guess that's why Atlanta had the highest growth rate of an MSA in the country, people wanting a little more for their money!!

The fastest growing metro areas in the United States - Apr. 5, 2007

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by gnatty8

Wow, I guess that's why Atlanta had the highest growth rate of an MSA in the country, people wanting a little more for their money!!

The fastest growing metro areas in the United States - Apr. 5, 2007

Maybe, too bad they have to give up quality of life to get that. Its all a matter of what is important to you. Jay

[skytrekker]

Yes it is fast growing

but growth in itself is not a positive-
Sorry you have been unable to find what you expected here. Geography has many faces- be it economic, house form and culture, climate, location and other social intangibles.

The quality of life in central Connecticut is high. Prices here are high for a reason- but then again are they that high? I would prefer to live here then in southern California- where housing prices are more then twice what they are here.

Best of luck

[joshtpa]

I wouldnt exactly call Waterbury a large city.

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by joshtpa

I wouldnt exactly call Waterbury a large city.

Waterbury is large for a city by Connecticut standards. The big city's are Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, Stamford and Waterbury. All have 100-130 thousand people, not large when you compare them to other cities across the country which cover many many square miles. Connecticut however has avoided creating large rambling mega-cities because adjacent communities are fiercely independent and refused to give up their idenities to be part of a large metropolitan area. Jay

[joshtpa]

That is what I was referring to. I dont think it should be told to people moving from another state that a city is a large city, because I thought the same thing, until I drove through those places and they are no where near what I would consider a large city or that most would consider one.
As for quality of living? That is an opinion and a personal preference.

[skytrekker]

Originally Posted by joshtpa

That is what I was referring to. I dont think it should be told to people moving from another state that a city is a large city, because I thought the same thing, until I drove through those places and they are no where near what I would consider a large city or that most would consider one.
As for quality of living? That is an opinion and a personal preference.

Quality of life can be an opinion or preference- but there are certainly objective perimeters on how once can judge quality of life.

CT is rated in the top 5 states for quality of life- perhaps growth is not one of the states strong points- but education, the arts, health care for kids, adults and seniors, working conditions, environment, are in fact very high.

[joshtpa]

I agree, but again, it is a preference. I dont think the quality of life is any better here then in FL, but again, it is an opinion. Wouldnt some consider the fact that it is very cold also quality of life? I for one, would not, but tons would. There are tons of factors in quality of life that "statistic companies" do not take into consideration. According to all the facts that you listed, it would be great quality of life for a family, but average at best for a young single adult. That is what I am saying. It is a complete preference in these matters.

[jeremeyk482]

Originally Posted by joshtpa

I agree, but again, it is a preference. I dont think the quality of life is any better here then in FL, but again, it is an opinion. Wouldnt some consider the fact that it is very cold also quality of life? I for one, would not, but tons would. There are tons of factors in quality of life that "statistic companies" do not take into consideration. According to all the facts that you listed, it would be great quality of life for a family, but average at best for a young single adult. That is what I am saying. It is a complete preference in these matters.

By using the example you gave, it's not preference. It's strictly demographics.

[superk]

Coming from that area, I'd have to concur with many of the recommendations already made: Newington, Middletown, Middlefield, Kensington, Southington, or Meriden. Housing and taxes are going to be expensive. Hopefully, your Atlanta salary will be upgraded a bit to bring it in line with the same position in CT.

For what it's worth, consider the fact that most, if not all, of the houses will have basements, which are probably NOT added into the overall square footage. The schools will be substantially better.