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[deleted] t1_j9wi5z2 wrote

Reply to comment by siditumart in Is a 78,000$ salary, before taxes, enough to live comfortably with my non-working wife in Storrs CT? by siditumart

Is Storrs where you’re looking? If so, there are minimal rental opportunities in the area. Those that exist will be $2000+/month, most likely more. You may have to look at Willimantic, Coventry, Ashford, Willington, Tolland. There are just as few opportunities there, but rents might be lower (except for Tolland). You and your wife could live on $78K in CT, but not “comfortably”.

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siditumart OP t1_j9wiqwc wrote

How's the safety in Willimantic, Coventry, Ashford, Willington, Tolland ?

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[deleted] t1_j9wjhuh wrote

All are very safe. Willimantic to a lesser extent, but still a cool place to live, especially in the Prospect Hill Historic District. You should also look at Vernon and Manchester. There are many more rentals there, more competitive prices, better shopping, etc.

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EmEmAndEye t1_j9z5767 wrote

Willimantic was incredibly rundown and had the state’s worst heroin problem for decades. Other drugs and crimes were pretty bad too. It’s getting better though, through a lot of hard work, but I’d still put it last on my list of potential homes.

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