Which neighboring state to move to? (Manhattan, Pittsburg: to live in, cost, car)

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by midwesterner guy

Good point. Whenever anyone brings up Colorado they *always* mention mountains or skiing—which is maybe 10% of the state. It makes one wonder what the other 90% has going for it?

Many people also don't realize how truly arid most of Colorado is. The High Plains of eastern Colorado average 12 inches of precipitation in a good year, and much of that evaporates due to the very intense sun angle.

[denverian]

Originally Posted by itsMeFred

I have to say, it greatly amuses me how many people talk about Colorado like it's all mountains and snow.
There's approximately half of the state, that has no mountains and very little snow.

Northwest Nebraska, for example, is far prettier than eastern Colorado. Almost the entire stretch of the Niobrara or Dismal valleys would beat it as well...

And the "cost of living" comment is the one that really caught my attention:
Ya'll do realize there's more to CO than Denver and the ski towns, right??

Well, yes, there is a bunch of land out on the eastern plains, but seriously, nobody goes there unless they're driving to at least Kansas City! I've lived in Denver the past 4 years and the furthest east I've driven is Aurora. Why would I drive out to the middle of nowhere? The population out there is pretty sparse too. I doubt if anyone dreams of Colorado Living and then moves to Limon!

[denverian]

Originally Posted by midwesterner guy

Good point. Whenever anyone brings up Colorado they *always* mention mountains or skiing—which is maybe 10% of the state. It makes one wonder what the other 90% has going for it?

I think you need to take a look at a map sometime. Over 50% of Colorado is mountainous.

Of course, Kansas has Mt. Sunflower if you're into Alpine living in the Sunflower State

[Maybe So]

Good point. Whenever anyone brings up Colorado they *always* mention mountains or skiing—which is maybe 10% of the state. It makes one wonder what the other 90% has going for it?

I would guess that if you look at population statistics that most of the people in the state live fairly close to the mountains....all the major cities pretty much butt up against them. So getting to the mountains would be a quick trip for most. I think it is fair to say that there are not huge population groups in eastern Colorado....or...far western Colorado for that matter.

I doubt if anyone dreams of Colorado Living and then moves to Limon

Ha! That is a good one!!

[averagejoe76]

Im pretty sure i passed through Limon,wow anybody who has driven through..
Limon knows what you mean!

[Maybe So]

Im pretty sure i passed through Limon

Yes...AveJoe..."passed through" is the operative statement. However in its defense, we do stop in Limon for gas.......

[denverian]

Originally Posted by averagejoe76

Im pretty sure i passed through Limon,wow anybody who has driven through..
Limon knows what you mean!

This should be the town motto for Colby, KS --> "Hey, at least we aren't Limon, CO!"

I've heard the statistic before, but by far the majority of Coloradoans live along the Front Range from Ft. Collins to Pueblo. I believe over 4 million total live in this area.

[itsMeFred]

Originally Posted by Maybe So

I would guess that if you look at population statistics that most of the people in the state live fairly close to the mountains....all the major cities pretty much butt up against them. So getting to the mountains would be a quick trip for most. I think it is fair to say that there are not huge population groups in eastern Colorado....or...far western Colorado for that matter.

True enough. And most of the folks in eastern CO (or western, for that matter) are happier for it.

However, the point was that people were talking about Colorado. ie, the entire state. And the entire state is not in the mountains.

[itsMeFred]

nobody goes there unless they're driving to at least Kansas City

BTW, this is completely sad that you don't realize life goes on outside of cities...
You might consider expanding yourself just a smidge.

[denverian]

Originally Posted by itsMeFred

BTW, this is completely sad that you don't realize life goes on outside of cities...
You might consider expanding yourself just a smidge.

I'll pass on the rural living. Not for me at all! And I've known rural folks who want nothing to do with urban living. I find it interesting to drive across Kansas every few years, but that's enough for me.