I lived in CT for 41 years and now live in W. MA. I stay close by because I have a son in S. Windsor. I find that there are more advantages living here than in CT. Housing prices are basically the same, but the taxes are less. My mil rate for property tax is almost half of what I was paying in Coventry. I do pay for town water and sewer. It cost less for auto insurance, taxes, registration and license. Gas is .15 to .20 cents less per gallon. My occupational license in CT is $60 per year compared to $40 every 3 years in MA. There is no closed season on trout, so we get to fish anywhere year round. Next place I move is south when it's time to retire.