Born and raised in FF county. Your video is a good representation. Compared to the rest of CT and a lot of the country, FF county definitely has more access to everything. High paying jobs, NYC, Transportation, I95, varieties of food, aquatic life and just more metropolitan. I will say that for you to enjoy CT, its almost a must that you make six figures at minimum. You have to want to work and you have to make good money, simple as that. Its not necessarily the place for young explorers or people trying to “figure it out”, in my opinion. Also, as a person of color, over the past year weve seen whats happened to the nation. CT, particularly FF county, has been a very civil place to be. People are generally civil and use common sense here. That, mixed with the four seasons and great school systems, are the reasons im never leaving and starting a family here. Very good review 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
I lived in Westport from 1967-1969, actually on Longshore in a cabin because my father had an investment in the Club and also managed the clubhouse. I had moved by myself from 1985-1990, and had some very happy times there. I was able to start a profitable business and move my life forward quite a lot. But then in 1990 I moved back to New York City. In 1998, I was trying to move back to Connecticut and ended up buying a house on Long Island instead. It’s amazing how different the cultures are between here and there. In terms of: public sandy beaches, nightlife, fun, friendliness, food, things to do, shopping, the arts, medical care, affordability, cool active towns, sports and fitness, cultural diversity, public transportation, easy access to whatever you need close by, and good for all ages... I’d rate Long Island considerably above FF, CT. As far as: taxes, cost of living, crime, schools, libraries, houses of worship, quaintness, towns you can walk around in, parks, and weather, I’d rate FF, CT and LI as equal. But when it comes to open space, mountains, evergreen forests, wealth, courteousness, City life (Stamford), more corporate opportunities, tradition, longevity of businesses, smooth roads, and well maintained infrastructure..., I’d definitely rate FF, CT higher.
Wow thank you for your comment! A very interesting take on the differences between living in CT compared to long island. Both areas are excellent and it really does come down to what someone prioritizes. Great insight!
We love Connecticut, and I've tried to leave it several times now, lived in Atlanta, Boston, Honolulu, Annapolis MD, and always came back. Guess my nickname should be boomerang! We're at Fairfield Beach, so life's good. 100 yards from Long Island Sound, the sunrises and moonrises are amazing! The TAXES are for sure to DARN HIGH! A fairly honest video assessment.
@@CharlieVinciTeam Thanks Charlie, and check our the progress on our home construction at Farirfield's Penfield Beach on CZcams. My channel is Boomer Ranger Ron
I was raised in the Farmington Valley...the traffic when we moved to Westport in the early 80s was not nearly what it is now. I-95 is like the LIE... good part in Westport we are close to the best apizza in the country (easy trip to Wooster Street in New Haven...). Fortunately, Sallys and Pepes have set up branch offices down here.
Thank you for your comment! Things have certainly changed since the 80's, especially in Westport. Although, I believe overall for the better. And you are absolutely right: Fairfield County has the luxury of being near some of the best pizza in the country! (New York and New Haven)
i guess that depends on which of the 8 counties your in for retirement if your in windham or tolland county it's probably cheaper and easier to retire in or northern new london county
We lived in CT for ten years in Glastobbury. Beautiful town nice people . We moved to Florida winter a few years was horrendous and one thing We never understood was a yearly tax on our vehicles. That was bs. Taxes are bad . Florida is great no state tax no yearly car tax and no snow. Good opportunities as well
Pros....more jobs, coastline. Cons....you need to make a lot of money, crowded, expensive, rude people, lots of poverty, dumpy towns, high crime, high taxes, very materialistic.... you'll never measure up and constantly comparing yourself to everyone else. Lots of workaholics and alcoholics. I moved out 20 years ago and my standard of living is 100% better. You really need to be very rich to live comfortably in this state. Most live a ghetto life and they work a lot and pay a lot for it. So sad.
I live in NYC, married and have 5 kids. I would love to move to ct but I am not sure if I will get a similar salary of over 100k as a school social worker in the district office writing IEP for special ed. If you know I can then I’m moving the next day. I currently have my house listed for sale in NYC.
I am not sure about the salary here for that career, however, many of our transplants work in NY for a while until they can transition here. Housing costs may be lower here, which could allow for a lower salary with the same lifestyle. Don't hesitate to call, would be happy to help when the time is right. Wishing you the best of luck with your sale in NYC.
I was looking up Connecticut weather, because it's going to be a big factor where I move, and I learned that southern Connecticut is subtropical. That's wack.
@@CharlieVinciTeam I have tried pizza in NYC, Boston, and throught California (where I currently reside) but Stamford pizza will always rules!!! Strong recommend to have it once and you won't ever forget the taste of it!!!
Hi Charlie, nice objective view of Ct. Lived in Springfield MA for a while and Boston. Thinking about future professional position in Bridgeport CT. Interested in ideas for school for my 3rd and 5th grader girls, I'm a physician and currently on west coast. Obviously schools for my girls would be major issue for us and wife considering grad school at Yale. So just wondering on your ideas, thank u.
Hi thank you for the comment! Unfortunately there are laws in place that make it risky for me to give my opinion on school systems in the state. I can, however give you factual information. Westport has some of the top rated schools in the state. USA Today actually did an article on the best public schools in each state and Staples High School in Westport was rated number one in Connecticut. If you want more information on the schools in any of the towns I cover, grab one of our free Buyer's Guides here: www.charlievinci.com/relocation-package/ Hope this helps!
I'm 61 and driving as Uber Eats in LA. will move to Waterbury in the coming or next year. we saw many listings of 2bed 1bath apartments. My wife does not work. is uber income (2400.00 before taxes) will be good for us?
Born and raised in FF county. Your video is a good representation. Compared to the rest of CT and a lot of the country, FF county definitely has more access to everything. High paying jobs, NYC, Transportation, I95, varieties of food, aquatic life and just more metropolitan. I will say that for you to enjoy CT, its almost a must that you make six figures at minimum. You have to want to work and you have to make good money, simple as that. Its not necessarily the place for young explorers or people trying to “figure it out”, in my opinion.
Also, as a person of color, over the past year weve seen whats happened to the nation. CT, particularly FF county, has been a very civil place to be. People are generally civil and use common sense here. That, mixed with the four seasons and great school systems, are the reasons im never leaving and starting a family here.
Very good review 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Very well said, thank you for the comment!
I lived in Westport from 1967-1969, actually on Longshore in a cabin because my father had an investment in the Club and also managed the clubhouse. I had moved by myself from 1985-1990, and had some very happy times there. I was able to start a profitable business and move my life forward quite a lot. But then in 1990 I moved back to New York City. In 1998, I was trying to move back to Connecticut and ended up buying a house on Long Island instead. It’s amazing how different the cultures are between here and there.
In terms of: public sandy beaches, nightlife, fun, friendliness, food, things to do, shopping, the arts, medical care, affordability, cool active towns, sports and fitness, cultural diversity, public transportation, easy access to whatever you need close by, and good for all ages... I’d rate Long Island considerably above FF, CT.
As far as: taxes, cost of living, crime, schools, libraries, houses of worship, quaintness, towns you can walk around in, parks, and weather, I’d rate FF, CT and LI as equal.
But when it comes to open space, mountains, evergreen forests, wealth, courteousness, City life (Stamford), more corporate opportunities, tradition, longevity of businesses, smooth roads, and well maintained infrastructure..., I’d definitely rate FF, CT higher.
Wow thank you for your comment! A very interesting take on the differences between living in CT compared to long island. Both areas are excellent and it really does come down to what someone prioritizes. Great insight!
Thanks for an honest con for me looking for a place as a retiree
We love Connecticut, and I've tried to leave it several times now, lived in Atlanta, Boston, Honolulu, Annapolis MD, and always came back. Guess my nickname should be boomerang! We're at Fairfield Beach, so life's good. 100 yards from Long Island Sound, the sunrises and moonrises are amazing! The TAXES are for sure to DARN HIGH! A fairly honest video assessment.
Hi Ron! The boomerang life sounds pretty good to me! Thanks for the comment!
@@CharlieVinciTeam Thanks Charlie, and check our the progress on our home construction at Farirfield's Penfield Beach on CZcams. My channel is Boomer Ranger Ron
@@boomerrangerron Looks amazing! That is such a wonderful area! Watch out for the scaffolding Ron! Cant wait to see the progress.
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PRO: The rest of the craziness that happens in the rest of the country doesn't happen here.
CON: TAXES, TAXES, TAXES.
Haha, hard to argue with that! Thanks for watching!
High taxes.
Americans have no idea how low their taxes and prices actually are.
Great video. Me and my husband are planning on moving to CT and this really helps!
Thanks Hari! When you guys are ready to make the move give me a call, I love helping members of our CZcams community find a home! (203)952-7752
Great information. Thank you!
Hi Marie! Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!
I was raised in the Farmington Valley...the traffic when we moved to Westport in the early 80s was not nearly what it is now. I-95 is like the LIE... good part in Westport we are close to the best apizza in the country (easy trip to Wooster Street in New Haven...). Fortunately, Sallys and Pepes have set up branch offices down here.
Thank you for your comment! Things have certainly changed since the 80's, especially in Westport. Although, I believe overall for the better. And you are absolutely right: Fairfield County has the luxury of being near some of the best pizza in the country! (New York and New Haven)
Keep up the good work brother!
Thank you!!
i guess that depends on which of the 8 counties your in for retirement if your in windham or tolland county it's probably cheaper and easier to retire in or northern new london county
That’s if you can afford to live there it’s really expensive
I will schedule a call with you.
Planning to move to the New Haven area.
I will appreciate all your input.
Thanks
Don't!
We lived in CT for ten years in Glastobbury. Beautiful town nice people . We moved to Florida winter a few years was horrendous and one thing We never understood was a yearly tax on our vehicles. That was bs. Taxes are bad . Florida is great no state tax no yearly car tax and no snow. Good opportunities as well
I like to think the CT Winters makes us appreciate our beautiful Summers that extra little bit! Thanks for your comment!
Pros: You can leave Connecticut
Cons: You are in Connecticut
Haha. Hey Dustin, thanks for watching
@@CharlieVinciTeam absolutely, any time :)
Always a hater
Pros....more jobs, coastline. Cons....you need to make a lot of money, crowded, expensive, rude people, lots of poverty, dumpy towns, high crime, high taxes, very materialistic.... you'll never measure up and constantly comparing yourself to everyone else. Lots of workaholics and alcoholics. I moved out 20 years ago and my standard of living is 100% better. You really need to be very rich to live comfortably in this state. Most live a ghetto life and they work a lot and pay a lot for it. So sad.
Sorry that you feel that way. Thanks for watching!
This was a great video
Thanks Herald!
Really good information.
Thanks
Thanks Bud!
I live in NYC, married and have 5 kids. I would love to move to ct but I am not sure if I will get a similar salary of over 100k as a school social worker in the district office writing IEP for special ed. If you know I can then I’m moving the next day. I currently have my house listed for sale in NYC.
I am not sure about the salary here for that career, however, many of our transplants work in NY for a while until they can transition here. Housing costs may be lower here, which could allow for a lower salary with the same lifestyle. Don't hesitate to call, would be happy to help when the time is right. Wishing you the best of luck with your sale in NYC.
Hi, you will never get that salary in the state of CT. Especially as a school social worker!!! 😂
Great video! Thank you...
Thank you Adeel!
I was looking up Connecticut weather, because it's going to be a big factor where I move, and I learned that southern Connecticut is subtropical. That's wack.
Haha, definitely not! Thanks Benjamin!
I lived in Stamford 6 years ago, it is still one of my fave cities in the East Coast and Fairfield Pizza is the best!!!
Oh yum! Alisha, You are making me hungry! :)
@@CharlieVinciTeam I have tried pizza in NYC, Boston, and throught California (where I currently reside) but Stamford pizza will always rules!!! Strong recommend to have it once and you won't ever forget the taste of it!!!
Hmm, you might want to go to New haven and try Sally's, Frank Pepe's, Bar, or basically any pizza place in New Haven.
@@vitaminA_1 Agreed! The best pizza in the US! I have tried to find better but no luck! Good thing we live close.
The pizza in Newhaven is literally the best in the country pepes pizza, Sally’s pizza etc....
Hi Charlie, nice objective view of Ct. Lived in Springfield MA for a while and Boston. Thinking about future professional position in Bridgeport CT. Interested in ideas for school for my 3rd and 5th grader girls, I'm a physician and currently on west coast. Obviously schools for my girls would be major issue for us and wife considering grad school at Yale. So just wondering on your ideas, thank u.
Hi thank you for the comment! Unfortunately there are laws in place that make it risky for me to give my opinion on school systems in the state. I can, however give you factual information.
Westport has some of the top rated schools in the state. USA Today actually did an article on the best public schools in each state and Staples High School in Westport was rated number one in Connecticut. If you want more information on the schools in any of the towns I cover, grab one of our free Buyer's Guides here: www.charlievinci.com/relocation-package/
Hope this helps!
@@CharlieVinciTeam Thank u
I'm 61 and driving as Uber Eats in LA. will move to Waterbury in the coming or next year. we saw many listings of 2bed 1bath apartments. My wife does not work. is uber income (2400.00 before taxes) will be good for us?
Waterbury is a dump.