Would you chose KC over Denver as a place to live? (please see details) (Springfield: unemployment, school)

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by Plains10

It is true that New Hampshire has no large cities, but the cities they have are quite vibrant. The cities along the I-93 corridor like Nashua, Manchester, and Concord are all doing fairly well. These cities are also fairly close to Boston if one desires the big city. At this point I need less stress, and want to live in a smaller city. I also like the fact that outdoor and recreation activities are abundant in the state, and the variety in the landscapes are amazing. Another positive is that lack of a state income tax and sales tax.
If you visit NH I would recommend taking the drive all the way up along I-93 through Franconia Notch. I would then advise taking a drive along the Kank Highway east of Lincoln. The roads around Lake Winnipesaukee are also scenic as well.

I was just giving you are hard time. I was was up there twice last year, drove all the way to Bar Harbor, Maine. Cool area. It's too "rural" for me to live in, but I do like to visit the area.

You are right on how the small towns are quite vibrant in new england. I hope everything works out for you.

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by kcmo

I was just giving you are hard time. I was was up there twice last year, drove all the way to Bar Harbor, Maine. Cool area. It's too "rural" for me to live in, but I do like to visit the area.

You are right on how the small towns are quite vibrant in new england. I hope everything works out for you.

Thanks for the nice comments. I don't mind rural areas considering I previously lived in NW Kansas a few years ago. The biggest town in the entire region spanning 15-20 counties was 20,000 people.

[kcmo]

If you can live in NW Kansas, you can live anywhere.

[kmflan]

I have lived in or near both cities. Denver has snow skiing and scenery. Kansas City has a wonderful arts scene. (I know Denver does too. But KC just seems to have that little something extra-particularly the performng arts.) Last but not least, KC is much more affordable than Denver.
Now, if either one had a beach.......

[patrickmich]

I tend to think people in Denver are happier than people in KC based on its location.

[northbound74]

Originally Posted by backspace

I tend to think people in Denver are happier than people in KC based on its location.

I'm not trying to pick an argument, but people in KC seem plenty happy, especially compared to other places I've been to. Also, doesn't Denver, and Colorado in general, have a much higher than average suicide rate? Not to sound depressing, but that seems to make it sound like Denver isn't such a happy place for a lot of people. Mountains and scenery are nice and all, especially for vacations, but if that is what makes people happy, something's terribly missing.

[BeenThere1]

Tons of very accurate info in this thread-at least the Denver front. Ironically, I'm in Denver and thinking of moving to the KC\Lawrence area or Springfield. Been here 10 years & have gotten my share of the mountains. It's what I came here for, and I've "been there, done that".

Downtown Denver is EXPENSIVE.....these people that are buying up 500k(minimum) 2 bed condos galore have a hell of a lot more $ than I do. For the most part, the affordable burbs suck(been here 5 years). Boulder is beyond weird & beyond retardedly expensive. This place is turning into SoCal.

Denver isn't far from being a desert, nothing "real" is green besides the pine trees once you get in the hills. I'm in the exact same boat as the thread starter. I'm originally from Omaha & came here to escape the summer humidity & brutal winters. I'd kill for a good thunderstorm right now.

[HeyIt'sMe]

Originally Posted by BeenThere1

Tons of very accurate info in this thread-at least the Denver front. Ironically, I'm in Denver and thinking of moving to the KC\Lawrence area or Springfield.

I went to school in Springfield and often visit a friend at Tablerock Lake (from KC) and it seems to me that the growing popularity of Branson has increased the cost of living and real estate, and caused out of control growth and horrible traffic congestion. (Oh, and if you're not part of the conservative right, you'll be in a very small minority.) I'm just saying . . .

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by HeyIt'sMe

I went to school in Springfield and often visit a friend at Tablerock Lake (from KC) and it seems to me that the growing popularity of Branson has increased the cost of living and real estate, and caused out of control growth and horrible traffic congestion. (Oh, and if you're not part of the conservative right, you'll be in a very small minority.) I'm just saying . . .

Yes, going "down to the lake" is popular in KC. I don't really understand the appeal of reservoirs though Midwest residents in Minneapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, Detroit, and Chicago usually head to the northwoods lakes if they can afford the "lake house." If you are looking for unmatched fishing, boating, and canoeing I would recommend a trip to far northern Wisconsin in the Vilas County area. It is one of my favorite vacation spots, and the people there are awesome.

[sundaygirl]

We relocated here a few years ago and chose the Liberty location for the schools and the convenience to downtown (about 15 minutes) and the airport (about 20 min). downtown has changed a lot just in the past year. When the construction in finished in downtown it will be great. Many people are moving to the lofts downtown and walking to work. If you are not into the mountains and you can find a great job here....why not? It's worth the adventure.