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Old 09-14-2013, 01:34 PM
 
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I want to move back East and I am considering CT. Can someone tell me where is an affordable ( rent-wise) city to live in, where I can also walk to stores or take a bus? I know nothing about the cities. I want to live in a nice area but can't afford a high rent, unfortunately.
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Old 09-14-2013, 01:48 PM
 
Location: Coastal Connecticut
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What do you consider affordable?
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Old 09-14-2013, 01:58 PM
 
Location: Connecticut
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Cities such as Hartford, Waterbury, and New Britain are affordable due to the fact that they are undesirable places to live. The cities also have bus routes and stores, but not so many "nice" areas.
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Old 09-14-2013, 02:06 PM
 
Location: Coastal Connecticut
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We don't have a ton of livable city areas that are walkable. Stamford, South Norwalk, West Hartford Center, and New Haven come to mind. Stamford and South Norwalk are very expensive. West Hartford and New Haven are less expensive but still not cheap. Stamford and New Haven have the largest walkable areas.

Then there are smaller town centers that are walkable: Fairfield, Milford, Branford, Greenwich, Westport.

It really depends on your definition of affordable. You could probably get a decent 1BR/studio in downtown New Haven for $1200 a month.
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Old 09-14-2013, 09:54 PM
 
Location: Connecticut
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I agree that the OP needs to provide more information. What does she consider affordable and what does she expect for her rent? Here in Connecticut our urban areas are small and surrounded by fiercely independent towns that serve as their suburbs. The cities tend to be the core of the metrpolitain area. You could live in one of the suburban towns next to a city and still have access to transit options. You could live in West Haven and be right near bus lines into New Haven. Around Hartford, you might consider Wethersfield or Newington. Again we need to knwo a little more. Jay
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Old 09-15-2013, 06:42 AM
 
Location: New Haven, CT
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Where in CT do I see people walking to the grocery store? Just about no where.

Infact unless their exercising, thats the only time I see people walking anywhere.

Notice a bit of sarcasm right here(*)

New Haven would probably be your best bet. Rent is fair and you can walk/ bike across all of downtown in 10 minutes. Not to mention theres grocers and specialty markets scattered all over.

New Haven to me is midway. Right in the middle of New York and Boston, a hidden gem if you will...lol

But New Haven in general gets a lot of hate, especially CT people that live in "richer" areas... AKA really sheltered people.
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Old 09-15-2013, 07:06 AM
 
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My vote for OP also goes for New Haven as based on the limited information provided. Even then, OP will need to rent near or in downtown in order to utilize the walking aspect. Certain neighborhoods of New Haven (e.g. Westville) feel like suburbia and require a car (unless OP devotes a significant amount of time toward walking).

I also agree with all of the other previous posters - the lack of walking is part of CT's suburbia culture.
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