Another San Diegan moving to Denver (me!)

[evolusd]

I’ve given up. After graduating from USD in 2001 and watching the housing market boom and bust (not as far down as it should have gone due to govt intervention), my wife and I have given up on San Diego and are seriously considering a move to Denver.

Just got back from a long weekend scouting various suburbs for a home for my family (me, wife, 2 little ones and counting). Found numerous 4-5 bedroom homes, 3,000+ sf in the $325k – $375k range within 20 miles of downtown, where I would likely be working.

A few observations:

1. There were very few obese people; everyone seemed very health-conscious.

2. The Red Rocks Amphitheatre is AWESOME. Would love to see a concert there. Went up into the Rockies one day as well, which is also breathtaking.

3. Every suburb/master planned community had tons of parks, walking/biking trails and lakes/streams. Many houses back to a greenbelt or open space, making yards feel much bigger.

4. Almost every home has a basement; weird as I’ve lived in So Cal my whole life.

5. Taxes – property tax is usually under 1%, compounded by the fact that the house costs 50% of what it would here. State income tax is fixed at 4.63% vs 9%+ in the higher Cali brackets.

I’d like some of your thoughts. This is a huge life decision we are not taking lightly and I value the Pigg (most, anyway) opinion. I know…I know…it gets cold and snows there!

[bob2007]

It has always helped me to put a dollar amount on the decision. If you moved to an inland location in CA, like you would be in Denver, what is the house price difference? For example if you say 375k vs. 600k, it on the order of 1k per month difference. Definitely a lot of money, but it is worth it to YOU.

There are certainly recurring costs as well and the state tax here is too high.

[bob2007]

It has always helped me to put a dollar amount on the decision. If you moved to an inland location in CA, like you would be in Denver, what is the house price difference? For example if you say 375k vs. 600k, it on the order of 1k per month difference. Definitely a lot of money, but it is worth it to YOU.

There are certainly recurring costs as well and the state tax here is too high.

[bob2007]

It has always helped me to put a dollar amount on the decision. If you moved to an inland location in CA, like you would be in Denver, what is the house price difference? For example if you say 375k vs. 600k, it on the order of 1k per month difference. Definitely a lot of money, but it is worth it to YOU.

There are certainly recurring costs as well and the state tax here is too high.

[bob2007]

It has always helped me to put a dollar amount on the decision. If you moved to an inland location in CA, like you would be in Denver, what is the house price difference? For example if you say 375k vs. 600k, it on the order of 1k per month difference. Definitely a lot of money, but it is worth it to YOU.

There are certainly recurring costs as well and the state tax here is too high.

[bob2007]

It has always helped me to put a dollar amount on the decision. If you moved to an inland location in CA, like you would be in Denver, what is the house price difference? For example if you say 375k vs. 600k, it on the order of 1k per month difference. Definitely a lot of money, but it is worth it to YOU.

There are certainly recurring costs as well and the state tax here is too high.

[nocommonsense]

I envy you for being able to make such a move. I say go for it. Having lived in various parts of the US, I really like the racial diversity in California, which would be my only reservation to move away. If you’re not a minority, there’s simply NO reason to miss California. Colorado is a great place. Enjoy it.

[nocommonsense]

I envy you for being able to make such a move. I say go for it. Having lived in various parts of the US, I really like the racial diversity in California, which would be my only reservation to move away. If you’re not a minority, there’s simply NO reason to miss California. Colorado is a great place. Enjoy it.

[nocommonsense]

I envy you for being able to make such a move. I say go for it. Having lived in various parts of the US, I really like the racial diversity in California, which would be my only reservation to move away. If you’re not a minority, there’s simply NO reason to miss California. Colorado is a great place. Enjoy it.

[nocommonsense]

I envy you for being able to make such a move. I say go for it. Having lived in various parts of the US, I really like the racial diversity in California, which would be my only reservation to move away. If you’re not a minority, there’s simply NO reason to miss California. Colorado is a great place. Enjoy it.

[nocommonsense]

I envy you for being able to make such a move. I say go for it. Having lived in various parts of the US, I really like the racial diversity in California, which would be my only reservation to move away. If you’re not a minority, there’s simply NO reason to miss California. Colorado is a great place. Enjoy it.

[SD Transplant]

thanks for sharing and best of luck to you.

Please keep us posted, my wife has been talking “let’s move to CO” lately….I won’t even show her this post since she will bash me (see, I told you it’s not the end of the world)..

KEEP US POSTED of your experience

[SD Transplant]

thanks for sharing and best of luck to you.

Please keep us posted, my wife has been talking “let’s move to CO” lately….I won’t even show her this post since she will bash me (see, I told you it’s not the end of the world)..

KEEP US POSTED of your experience

[SD Transplant]

thanks for sharing and best of luck to you.

Please keep us posted, my wife has been talking “let’s move to CO” lately….I won’t even show her this post since she will bash me (see, I told you it’s not the end of the world)..

KEEP US POSTED of your experience

[SD Transplant]

thanks for sharing and best of luck to you.

Please keep us posted, my wife has been talking “let’s move to CO” lately….I won’t even show her this post since she will bash me (see, I told you it’s not the end of the world)..

KEEP US POSTED of your experience

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