Colorado or Texas? (Denver: tile, mold, humidity)

[lovely40]

I lived in Denver most of my life before moving to Dallas 4 years ago. Dallas was too hot, bland and spread out for my liking. The Texas pride thing didn't bother me so much. And I loved the shopping there. But that's about it. Personally, I found that TX in general is really overrated. Definitely a place for a short vacation or if work takes you there stay for a few years and get out. I can’t imagine planting permanent roots there.

Colorado is a very livable, comfortable state on all fronts - weather, taxes, amenities, etc. Definitely a better place to plant long term roots vs. Texas. I'm possibly moving back there in a few months myself.

[Sunderpig2]

Originally Posted by lovely40

lived in Denver most of my life before moving to Dallas 4 years ago...Colorado is a very livable, comfortable state on all fronts - weather, taxes, amenities, etc. Definitely a better place to plant long term roots vs. Texas.

Well, I've had the exact opposite experience. Really, it all boils down to where one grows up and has lived most of his or her life. That will be the place that will seem normal and enjoyable, and where a person will be drawn to. Being critical of other locations is ultimately personal. It's humorous to read the many comments on this forum where preferences are used like stone cold facts. It's like arguing over food and saying broccoli is 'good' and squash is 'bad'. It all depends on tastes and preferences.

[philberf]

Originally Posted by Sunderpig2

Well, I've had the exact opposite experience. Really, it all boils down to where one grows up and has lived most of his or her life. That will be the place that will seem normal and enjoyable, and where a person will be drawn to. Being critical of other locations is ultimately personal. It's humorous to read the many comments on this forum where preferences are used like stone cold facts. It's like arguing over food and saying broccoli is 'good' and squash is 'bad'. It all depends on tastes and preferences.

True. As with many things, what you prefer is determined by some some ranking of "good" things, where some good things rank higher than others. Those who like a lower COL with lots of housing options will (at this time) prefer Texas over Colorado. Those who prefer easy access to mountain-based outdoor activities will take CO over TX. Those who want more ethnic diversity will likely choose TX over CO. Those who prefer a more liberal political posture will probably choose CO (and only certain parts of CO at that).

[Texas Ag 93]

Originally Posted by philberf

True. As with many things, what you prefer is determined by some some ranking of "good" things, where some good things rank higher than others. Those who like a lower COL with lots of housing options will (at this time) prefer Texas over Colorado. Those who prefer easy access to mountain-based outdoor activities will take CO over TX. Those who want more ethnic diversity will likely choose TX over CO. Those who prefer a more liberal political posture will probably choose CO (and only certain parts of CO at that).

I agree that it's all about balance. There is no perfect place. Personally, as someone who lived recently in Colorado and is now back in Texas, I think you can find all of the same "good" things in varying degrees in both locations. I certainly have. High and Low COL areas, outdoor activities (albeit it different ones), diversity etc. Both are great places and I am happy to have lived in both.

Except the bug and humidity thing.....CO wins that battle hands down and I haven't had a good hair day in Houston since moving back here last summer. Oh well.

[denverian]

Originally Posted by Texas Ag 93

I agree that it's all about balance. There is no perfect place. Personally, as someone who lived recently in Colorado and is now back in Texas, I think you can find all of the same "good" things in varying degrees in both locations. I certainly have. High and Low COL areas, outdoor activities (albeit it different ones), diversity etc. Both are great places and I am happy to have lived in both.

Except the bug and humidity thing.....CO wins that battle hands down and I haven't had a good hair day in Houston since moving back here last summer. Oh well.

Well, you can't dock your boat in your driveway in Denver as you can in Houston lol! (Hopefully you haven't been flooded out!)

[Sunderpig2]

Originally Posted by denverian

Well, you can't dock your boat in your driveway in Denver as you can in Houston lol! (Hopefully you haven't been flooded out!)

I know six different families in various places around Houston, and none were impacted by the recent rains and flooding. As usual, it's easy to get the wrong idea about a place when it is over a thousand miles away, and when modern media does a poor job of portraying matters accurately.

[denverian]

Originally Posted by Sunderpig2

I know six different families in various places around Houston, and none were impacted by the recent rains and flooding. As usual, it's easy to get the wrong idea about a place when it is over a thousand miles away, and when modern media does a poor job of portraying matters accurately.

Oh, I know! I recently had a friend in Houston post pictures of flooding in his particular neighborhood where homes were flooded, but his wasn't.

[Texas Ag 93]

Originally Posted by denverian

Well, you can't dock your boat in your driveway in Denver as you can in Houston lol! (Hopefully you haven't been flooded out!)

Plan on taking the boat out very soon before more rain hits this afternoon This sort of thing happens in Houston routinely. The city is only 50 feet above sea level and downtown is 50 miles from the ocean, therein lies the problem. Houston actually manages large amounts of water fairly well because of an extensive bayou and creek system in the metro area. It's when those go over their banks that a lot of flooding happens.

We don't have to worry about flooding like this, it all goes into the Lake and Bay. We'll only have to worry about storm surge and wind damage from a hurricane.....and that's a risk for sure.

[denverian]

Originally Posted by Texas Ag 93

Plan on taking the boat out very soon before more rain hits this afternoon This sort of thing happens in Houston routinely. The city is only 50 feet above sea level and downtown is 50 miles from the ocean, therein lies the problem. Houston actually manages large amounts of water fairly well because of an extensive bayou and creek system in the metro area. It's when those go over their banks that a lot of flooding happens.

We don't have to worry about flooding like this, it all goes into the Lake and Bay. We'll only have to worry about storm surge and wind damage from a hurricane.....and that's a risk for sure.

I've been to Houston and thought, this place looks like a flood waiting to happen!

[philberf]

It does have a very high water table and the ambient humidity does mean water evaporates slowly. That said, things also grow there very easily.