[hvexpatinct]

Originally Posted by Mr_250

Know of 2 families that have left. Both very affluent. Went south and built business’s down there and are thriving. There was about 10 people total. My wife wants to move down south but with family and good jobs up here we will stay put. We are however looking at “cheaper” places within CT.

All I want is land but looking there are cheaper in CT which fall into the category we are looking for.

Interestingly, the more affluent younger people I know are staying in CT (I'm defining "affluent" as income over $200k annually) - however I do think family ties to the northeast are a factor.

[Stepfordct]

Originally Posted by hvexpatinct

Interestingly, the more affluent younger people I know are staying in CT (I'm defining "affluent" as income over $200k annually) - however I do think family ties to the northeast are a factor.

Making $200k, and can afford Ct....how do they manage!?

[basehead617]

Zero.

[beerisgood02]

None

[Eolector]

There are about dozen other families from CT in the new NC 55+ community we live in. Not counting the New Yorkers, Jerseykids and...

[BobNJ1960]

Originally Posted by GeoffD

This has been covered. There is inward migration of higher income people. It’s the $40k to $60k people who are bailing out due to the high cost of living. The poor are trapped in place. The safety net isn’t portable and they don’t have any savings to fund a move. Metro Boston is the same way. If you can’t sponge housing off your parents, you have no choice but to bail out if you only make $20/hr.

True.

Ct no longer is sustainable for the working class.

[BobNJ1960]

Originally Posted by Stylo

I don’t disagree with you. I’m just saying it’s a bit extreme on here.

Most of my friends are content. There’s a few Trumpers that will never be content until they’re in deep red territory (and ironically are doing really well here). Then there’s a couple that think that moving south will make them happy, but probably have deeper life issues (and again, are doing well here).

They all know our gov have failed us and the state has seen better days, but few are as doom and gloom as this forum.

and let me guess, affluent also.

Or do you know working class Ct residents?

[Stylo]

Originally Posted by BobNJ1960

and let me guess, affluent also.

Or do you know working class Ct residents?

A mix. From tow truck drivers and plumbers, to executives and doctors.

[hvexpatinct]

Originally Posted by Stepfordct

Making $200k, and can afford Ct....how do they manage!?

I figure this is a TIC statement, but in case it is not, $200K makes for a nice lifestyle for those who don't live in SW FFC

[jcanino]

Add us to the folks leaving! New home in SC should be ready by mid April.