Hey everyone. So I may possibly be moving to Colorado sometime soon to the Boulder area where my boyfriend has a $45,000 a year job waiting for him. I was just wondering if anyone knew anything about the area. I've done a little research and am kind skeptical if this salary would be enough to live there. It would be just the two of us. Does anyone have any insight with finances around that area? Also, I'd be leaving my college here. I'm going to school for graphic design and was wondering if there were any nearby colleges where I could finish getting my associates degree in Liberal Arts or a college where I could get my bachelors in Graphic Arts. Also, what is there to do out there in Colorado? I know there's skiing and such, but we're not much for that. I'm more hippy-ish and love everything art and coffee shops and museums and parks and such. He likes sports and parks and such. If anyone could let us know if it's a fun place or not. I get bored easily so I need to be entertained. Heh. Also, how's the job market around there? Here in Michigan it is absolutely HORRIBLE, seeing as we're number 2 in unemployment in the country, right after Louisiana (because of hurrican Katrina). Hmm, oh! And does anyone know around how much houses run around the Boulder, Colorado area? As you can see, I've got a lot of questions and ANY info would help. Thanks so much. Peace and love.
2006-07-05 10:07:03 · 3 answers · asked by aen935 2 in Travel ➔ Other - Destinations
Worried about the expense? Just stick to Michigan...West Michigan.
Quotes from links below:
"This region (West Michigan) has the healthiest economy in the state, and the outlook appears relatively rosy for future hires. That's the consensus of Manpower Inc. and its analyst, Joe Ross.
"Michigan's got two economies right now," Ross said. "One is West Michigan, and the rest of the state."
Ross sees it this way: "If it were a summer movie, we would call it 'Revenge of the West Side,' " Ross said. "West Michigan still is the bright spot in the entire state.""
Donald Shoemaker, principal for Franklin Partners, said he bought the Siemens Dematic facilities, 4147 and 4247 Eastern Ave. SE, because the regional market has been strong.
""We're asked all the time, 'Why would you go to the worst economy in the nation to do business?' But that's with the east half of Michigan added in," he said.
In West Michigan, the outlook and demand are considerably different than the Detroit area, he said."
"Unemployment dropped to 5.2 percent in the Grand Rapids area (Kent County) and 4.5 percent in the Holland area (Ottawa County) in May, putting West Michigan near the national average of 4.6 percent."
2006-07-09 23:05:29 · answer #1 · answered by AF 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are places to live that are fairly reasonalbe on the North side of Denver. CU is in Boulder. It is one of the largest Universities in the United States. There are many things to do in the Boulder/Denver area. Not that this would ever happen, but what do you do if your b/f leaves you after you move?
2006-07-05 17:12:38 · answer #2 · answered by Nelson_DeVon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure about the income thing...but baby if you're a hippy Boulder will suit you to a tee...hippy town USA
2006-07-05 17:11:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋