[BPt111]

Originally Posted by NewJourney2014

I want to move back to the east coast and they say CT is cheaper then living in NY.

I have family in BX, BK, and Middletown.

The city of NYC that is but New York is big state

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by NewJourney2014

I want to move back to the east coast and they say CT is cheaper then living in NY.

I have family in BX, BK, and Middletown.

It depends on where in CT. Close to NYC, it's extremely expensive. Closer to Middletown, it's much cheaper. Still not nearly as cheap as TX, but still "cheap" for the coastal northeast.

[NewJourney2014]

Originally Posted by JayCT

The OP might want to consider looking in the New Haven or Hartford areas instead of Fairfield County. These areas are much more affordable and are nice smaller metropolitan areas. Jay

That is helpful to know

[NewJourney2014]

Originally Posted by NewJeffCT

Welcome to CT if you decide to relocate. Connecticut is expensive, but the towns over the border in Westchester County are probably even more expensive, and have higher taxes.

We'd need to know your budget if you do relocate.

not sure what to budget for since I am still researching areas, but I am assuming I need to have a budget double then what I live off here.

[NewJourney2014]

Originally Posted by chelseagiel69

I moved back up to ct 3 years ago now from East Texas. I as a rule generally like living in the north east alot more than the south as there is generally more to do up here especially if you are a fan of the outdoors. People here are generally much more liberal and have a live and let live attitude. The cost of living is much higher prohibitively higher depending what your occupation is. I would not move up here unless you would be taking a pay raise, it is just too risky. What you would pay for a 1200 a month rent in the Houston area would easily go for 1800- to 2000 dollars a month here. Also if at all possible do not i repeat do not rent a house with oil heating, I pay 450 every three weeks to heat a small 3 bed 2 bath home. If you are still set on moving up here i would look into the westville or east rock section of New Haven, If cost isnt a factor darien, stamford or fairfield are all nice smaller towns and within an hour train ride distance into new york.

I am also bored living here in Houston and want to move back to the East Coast, plus I want a change of scenery. Your information was very helpful. Thank You

[NewJourney2014]

Originally Posted by chelseagiel69

I also forgot to add in that ct has a personal property tax on almost anything you could own, which tx does not. For a 2010 volvo v50 that is worth about 14,000 I payed on top of my monthly car note and 150 a month insurance the great city of new haven 600 a year just for the privilege of driving MY CAR. And make no mistake about it they do enforce it and will tow your car if not payed.

Wow, that is an important thing to know since I do own a car. So do you have to pay it a year or monthly? How long do you have to pay this tax? Is the tax the tax amount the same for every city?

[NewJourney2014]

ok, Thank you

[NewJeffCT]

Originally Posted by NewJourney2014

not sure what to budget for since I am still researching areas, but I am assuming I need to have a budget double then what I live off here.

well, depends on where you end up living. I looked into relocating down to the Houston area last year, and was recommended to look at The Woodlands as a nice suburb with good quality schools, and I found The Woodlands was not all that different in price from where I lived in CT - and the property taxes in The Woodlands were 50% higher than I pay here in CT, and for a home without a basement in TX. Of course, there is no state income tax in Texas, so I'd more than made up for the higher property taxes that way. But, there is no way the cost of living would have been half of where I was in CT.

I was also told by a friend from CT that used to build homes professionally, but has has lived in the Houston area for nearly a decade, that unless you really go high-end in the Houston area, the home quality is definitely a step down from what you get in the Northeast, and you'll also have to worry about being in flood zones as well.

Car property taxes tend to go down as the car ages as well - so, if you're driving a Corolla from 2004, you'll probably pay a pretty small amount. If you're driving a brand new Range Rover, you'll pay quite a bit... but, you just bought a brand new Range Rover, so you can likely afford it.

[mrgmrg]

Not to derail the thread, but I thought Malloy was getting rid of the personal property tax?

[blakesq]

Plus, Houston is humid, hot, and miserable about 9 months a year. but, of course everyone has central air. here in CT, we have a little cape with no central air, so we have loud window units about 4 months a year.

Originally Posted by NewJeffCT

well, depends on where you end up living. I looked into relocating down to the Houston area last year, and was recommended to look at The Woodlands as a nice suburb with good quality schools, and I found The Woodlands was not all that different in price from where I lived in CT - and the property taxes in The Woodlands were 50% higher than I pay here in CT, and for a home without a basement in TX. Of course, there is no state income tax in Texas, so I'd more than made up for the higher property taxes that way. But, there is no way the cost of living would have been half of where I was in CT.

I was also told by a friend from CT that used to build homes professionally, but has has lived in the Houston area for nearly a decade, that unless you really go high-end in the Houston area, the home quality is definitely a step down from what you get in the Northeast, and you'll also have to worry about being in flood zones as well.

Car property taxes tend to go down as the car ages as well - so, if you're driving a Corolla from 2004, you'll probably pay a pretty small amount. If you're driving a brand new Range Rover, you'll pay quite a bit... but, you just bought a brand new Range Rover, so you can likely afford it.