[JayCT]

Originally Posted by USNomad

Jay,

thank you very much for this information. Though CT does have a higher overall COL than Texas, we are prepared to pay more for the improved quality of life. We explore a lot, and enjoy things like the Newport Jazz festival, Boston/NYC, hiking & biking, scenic drives with the top down, access to water activities, including fishing & beaches-within a few hours drive, fresh produce, fall colors, and again, more outdoorsy stuff. Also, i'll be taking on some advanced educational goals, and CT has a good selection for the program of study that i'm seeking.

How is the summer weather in CT? hot, sticky & steamy or warm and comfortable? I do not desire another summer in Texas at-all.

Much like New Jersey we have hot and humid days during the summer but unlike Texas there are usually breaks in that heat and the nights cool things down. It helps make Summer's bearable. Jay

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by USNomad

^^^
10-4 on this...thanks. We actually like the scenery of neighborhoods surrounding Candlewood Lake or Groton...decent areas?

Also, I noticed that the "Mill/tax rate" within a 50 mile radius of Hartford is much higher. With this being said, if the mill rate is much lower, does that equate to a lesser quality of public services, such as roads, schools, etc.?

Just curious...

Taxes and mill rates are generally higher in larger towns that offer more services so of course towns closer to Hartford or any of Connecticut's larger cities will be more. Still higher taxes do not necessarily mean better schools though. They are more related to the socio economic make up of the town. Jay

[RunD1987]

Most of the area's with mill rates above 50% don't have the greatest school's or safest area's FYI.

[MommyFromCT]

Thanks for all your comments & suggestions, at this point we are planning to stay in CT. But still thinking about Dallas area -TX.

Thank you all.