Moving from New York to Colorado

Colorado’s Cities and Rural Areas Feel Different From New York’s

Both New York and Colorado boast major cities as well as preserved natural and rural areas, but the feel of the cities and rural areas can differ significantly. For example, while New York is dominated by the New York City metro area, Colorado’s cities are generally smaller in size and may have more of a business feel or more of a resort feel, depending on the city. Some of Colorado’s biggest cities include:

• Denver
• Boulder
• Aspen
• Vail
• Colorado Springs

Your Everyday Commute Could Be Quicker, But More Car-Dependent

If you’re tired of your commute to work every day, a move to Colorado could help solve the problem. Whereas New York is often ranked towards the top of longest commute time lists, Colorado often enjoys an average, if not slightly shorter than average, commune time. One study found, for instance, that Coloradoans commute about 25 minutes. Keep in mind however, that Colorado as a whole may not offer the same extent of public transportation as New York does, which means that shorter commute may have to be spent in a car. On the bright side, a lower population density in Colorado may also mean generally lighter traffic!