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Anyone here from Denver?

Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:12 pm
Posted by Cheesy Beaver
Kenna brah
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Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:12 pm
Just got a job offer in Denver that I am going to accept. Was wondering if anyone here is familiar with the area and could give me some insight on cost of living, things to do in the city, traffic, etc. TIA
Posted by Cosmo
glassman's guest house
Member since Oct 2003
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Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:13 pm to
Where do you live now?
Posted by The Easter Bunny
Santa Barbara
Member since Jan 2005
45619 posts
Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:14 pm to
Not from there, but my job just asked me if I would move there next year. Houses seem super expensive
Posted by HempHead
Big Sky Country
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Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:14 pm to
Posted by Cheesy Beaver
Kenna brah
Member since Dec 2014
4424 posts
Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:16 pm to
D-FW
Posted by dallastiger55
Jennings, LA
Member since Jan 2010
30904 posts
Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:17 pm to
My old company was based there so j use to go 4-5 times a year for 8 years.

Cool city. Great scenery obviously. Only negative was to get to the hiking and ski areas it's a massive pain in the arse on weekends and in busy season. Can be hours just to get 40-50 miles.

They have great bars and some cool restaurants. I would move there, although I don't like cold weather.
Posted by HMTVBrian2
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2011
5760 posts
Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:18 pm to
I'm not from denver but looked into moving to the area a while back as well

Cost of living is pretty high in the city itself from what i gathered but that can be said about any major metro area at this point. You can find something more affordable in one of the suburbs

Posted by SEClint
New Orleans, LA/Portland, OR
Member since Nov 2006
49081 posts
Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:19 pm to
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Posted by Cheesy Beaver
Kenna brah
Member since Dec 2014
4424 posts
Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:20 pm to
quote:

Only negative was to get to the hiking and ski areas it's a massive pain in the arse on weekends and in busy season. Can be hours just to get 40-50 miles.

shite. this is what i was really looking forward to doing. are the hiking areas far from the city?
Posted by Cheesy Beaver
Kenna brah
Member since Dec 2014
4424 posts
Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:22 pm to
quote:

Cost of living is pretty high in the city itself


anyone have any idea on the cost of living in Colorado Springs? I'm also looking into buying a house there and commuting. The hour drive doesn't scare me.
Posted by RockyMtnTigerWDE
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Member since Oct 2010
107156 posts
Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:24 pm to
Housing in and around Denver are elevating in prices. They even have bidding with a lot of homes going over list price..

Great place to live.

What to do is a loaded question. There is a lot to do short of going to the beach.

Enjoy your new home in Colorado.
Posted by LSU Fan 90812
A man more eviler than Skeletor.
Member since Feb 2005
50655 posts
Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:27 pm to
take it. amongst the best living in the continental US.
Posted by EngineerOnDemand
Member since Apr 2013
173 posts
Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:29 pm to
I moved here a couple years ago. The real estate market is out of control. As mentioned earlier, check the suburbs to the south and west of downtown for better prices. Hiking in and around golden isn't too bad to avoid the massive traffic jams towards the mountains. Overall, I absolutely love it here.
Posted by Big Block Stingray
Top down on open road
Member since Feb 2009
2012 posts
Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:32 pm to
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D-FW


I hope you are getting a substantial pay raise, going to a much higher COL.
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
80053 posts
Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:35 pm to
quote:

shite. this is what i was really looking forward to doing. are the hiking areas far from the city?


Well it's a whole lot better hiking scene than Dallas
Posted by 14&Counting
Dallas, TX
Member since Jul 2012
40058 posts
Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:37 pm to
Would trade DFW for Denver all day long
Posted by Cheesy Beaver
Kenna brah
Member since Dec 2014
4424 posts
Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:38 pm to
quote:

I hope you are getting a substantial pay raise
though not absolutely substantial, I am getting a raise. And an opportunity to live somewhere that fits my interests more.
quote:

going to a much higher COL.


I can't imagine it would be more expensive than what I'm paying for now.
Posted by Kujo
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Member since Dec 2015
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Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:41 pm to
here you go

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Posted by Big Block Stingray
Top down on open road
Member since Feb 2009
2012 posts
Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:43 pm to
quote:

I can't imagine it would be more expensive than what I'm paying for now.


I too live in DFW, it's cheep here and I'm in a very nice area.
Posted by lsuguy84
CO
Member since Feb 2009
24870 posts
Posted on 3/12/16 at 2:11 pm to
The Springs is pretty reasonable. It's starring to pick up around here because Denver is picking up so much. People are heading this way and it's starting to climb up. Now is a good time to get in before it syk rockets. I love Colorado Springs and don't plan on moving for a very long time. Best decision we ever made. Good luck to you.
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