I'm sure there are some on here that have made a big change to go to the mountains, so I thought I'd see if anyone had any advice. We're not completely serious about it, but it's always been a dream nbn of ours to live up there. I am a die hard native Texan, but there is just something about being up there that is welcoming enough to turn things upside down and the move.
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I couldn’t do it because of the politics in that state but wish you the best if you decide to.
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if my wife would give the go ahead, id list my house for sale tomorrow and move to montana or wyoming.Comment
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Same here. I have felt really out of place in Colorado Springs and Denver. If this was the early to mid 1980’s it wouldn’t be so hard.Originally posted by Mike D View Post
I’ve lived in Montana and had no real issues there.Comment
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I've been looking at lots in New Mexico and Colorado for about a year. Not ready to move up there full time yet but thought about getting the lot and start paying for it as we go.Comment
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Look at the county voting maps, politics may suprise you on the frontOriginally posted by Mike D View PostComment
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As mentioned don’t overlook Montana and Wyoming
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So what part of WY or MT would y'all recommend?Comment
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The NW and West parts of MT are generally going to be more expensive. Just depends on your budget and tastes I suppose. Whitefish is touristy but truthfully don’t know much about it. You might look at Kalispell too. If your income could be helped by living in a town near tourist destinations, then consider something in that vicinity of Glacier National Park.Originally posted by firemanjj82 View Post
Gillette, Wyoming was hopping. Not sure about living costs there.
My groceries were more costly and I had to drive further to get to the nearest store. The cold weather and wind was tough to adjust to. Wind deserves a sentence all its own. LOL I worked outside.Last edited by Worksalot; 08-03-2018, 04:28 PM.Comment
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make sure and allocate for state taxes in your budget. They take a nice bite out of your paycheck. Depending on the county you are in property taxes can be fairly steep as well. And last but not least, make sure and save for car registration. When I moved from there in 93 it was costing me 450.00 per year to license my truck.Comment
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High state taxes snd a state income tax are enough to keep me here in TX. Better be making a heck of a lot more there than here because it is going to cost you way more to live there!Comment
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The state income taxes is true. But not the high tax statement. Their property taxes are typically a third of ours. We actually have some of the highest property taxes in the nation. The government will get its money one way or another. But I would move in a heart beat if the wife gave the ok to. I don't give a sh@t about their political views like others will state. My neighbors are very liberal(and I am not); best neighbors ever. Just cause someone has different views does not mean you can not get along.Originally posted by Mudslinger View PostLast edited by Captain39; 08-03-2018, 08:39 PM.Comment
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The wife and I were in Denver about 10 years ago for a couple weeks getting some medical test done. The city was very nice. Wife was in Denver a couple weeks ago for a week and said it was a dump homeless people everywhere. Police really busy running up and down the streets. She saw a homeless dude that had stolen a city truck fly by with police chasing him. Then saw it on the news that night. Her organization was having a conference there and they have scratched Denver off their list for future events. Love the mountains guess just stay out of the big city.Comment
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Advice on moving to Colorado? ........................get there as fast as you can
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Off the top of my head I like your thoughts and comments.Originally posted by Captain39 View PostComment
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