Would you choose Colorado or Oregon?

[MidOH]

You beet the gas station attendant out... you can actually get fined and even vehicle impounded... if a law enforcement saw...
Indian reservations here you CAN pump gas, and you won’t get an attendant.

That's sad. And proves that PDX controls the whole state.

I'd welcome help at the semi truck pumps. But not at the civvy pumps.

 

[Rolando]

Yeah, cost of housing is ridiculous in CO and shooting up tremendously in ID. We’re building a home in Northern CO, if they ever get the permits approved. I’m just hoping the value stays and we don’t lose money, we plan on this being a very long term home, unless it gets a little too extreme deep blue where we’re building but I think we’re safe outside the large cities. The downside to building in CO these days are metro tax districts. The appeal to move to CO used to be the fact that property taxes were VERY reasonable. Now, they’ve implemented metro taxes on all new builds which doubles your tax bill. Well be paying approximately $400/mo on a 3000sq foot home (including full unfinished basement) on a .27acre lot, so nothing even huge. We would have stayed in ID perhaps but the jobs there are very lacking, tons more opportunity for a network engineer in CO than in ID.

ID was okay, definitely better than WI but we’re on to our next phase in our adventure of life and feel at home in CO. My opinion is for my lifestyle, ID, CO, OR, WA could all be great as long as I’m outside of the major cities.

Yup, that is about the same that I pay in NoVA (about 40 miles west of DC - bit still in DC's traffic jam ;-)

 

[pcstockton]

In Covid times you can pump your own gas in downtown PDX. But no one does because it is nice to sit in that car and have someone else do it.

In real times, no one pumping gas for a job has a problem with you hanging up the pump and putting the cap on and heading out. They are busy enough and appreciate the help.

NEVER in my life have i heard of anyone getting fined for something. Washingtonians come over all the time and forget and try to pump their own gas. No big deal.

 

[M Rose]

In Covid times you can pump your own gas in downtown PDX. But no one does because it is nice to sit in that car and have someone else do it.

In real times, no one pumping gas for a job has a problem with you hanging up the pump and putting the cap on and heading out. They are busy enough and appreciate the help.

NEVER in my life have i heard of anyone getting fined for something. Washingtonians come over all the time and forget and try to pump their own gas. No big deal.

You’re a n PDX, not over here in Rural Oregon where they don’t have anything better to do... I have in fact been cited for pumping my own gas.

 

[UgotWheelz]

Dont forget Montana and Wyoming. Montana is an unknown outdoorsmans dream land. I am born and raised Oregonian but served in the military and had a chance to travel extensively to other states and countries. I even briefly attended college/trade school in California and Wyoming. I am looking at going Nomad full time overlander myself I am looking at Southern and/or Eastern Oregon, Montana, Colorado, possibly Arizona and Idaho as primary travel areas possibly a base camp. Don't let what is happening in PDX Metro area and Bend put you off from Oregon.

 

[Shokgoblr]

Colorado is too popular right now. Home prices have skyrocketed near the cities and destination locations. I would choose Oregon in a heartbeat, given those two options.

Choosing your home based on political affiliations seems silly to me.

 

[old_man]

I have lived in Colorado most of my adult life. There is no Colorado any more. All there is, is a Socialist anarchy ruining the whole damn state. I am working on selling my home and finding somewhere else to live.

 

[USStrongman]

You beet the gas station attendant out... you can actually get fined and even vehicle impounded... if a law enforcement saw...
Indian reservations here you CAN pump gas, and you won’t get an attendant.

Yes, they "trust" you to shoot your own heroin, but not pump your own gas. Having lived in Seattle for 22 years, most of my formative adulthood, And now living in Texas and only 6 hours from Colorado, I have some perspectives.

Oregon is a complete disaster, lead by Portland. Yes, the anarchy you see on TV has always been there. They bounce between agendas in Seattle, Portland and the Bay area freely. Taxes? Through the roof, but not quite NY standards. It is true once you get out of the Portland area and head to Seaside down to Manzanita, Tillamook, Sea Lion Caves and in to Klamath Falls, things are a lot more mellow and people are reasonable. My experience has been that people get older and tired of the political and social drama and left Portland/Eugene. Still liberal, minus the douchebaggery that has become Portland. But, the governor is wishy washy and uses her fear to lead her to make decisions for everyone. The beer, wine and liquor scene here is pretty amazing. The Pacific Coast here is simply beautiful and ready access to Bend, Mt Hood and the Columbia River Gorge make it a pretty amazing place.

Colorado on the other hand has many more small pockets of conservativism. A larger base of traditional values. But, it also home to more true organized environmental activists than Oregon for sure. The upside is more protected areas, the downside is the gateway to potential limited use areas. Denver, Colorado Springs are definitely big city politics. But places like Loveland to the north and Pueblo to the south, are not as challenging. The food and beer scene here is uber legit. I've never lived here but visit several times per year to get away from the dirt and dust of Lubbock.

If I was 35 and looking to move my family? I'd take Colorado. At 53, if my wife and I had the ability to move today, I'd choose Colorado. If resources were unlimited at any point in my life, I'd choose Oregon where I could easily adapt my way of living more rural where Oregon has a better cost of living ratio outside Portland/Eugene.

 

[M Rose]

I have lived in Colorado most of my adult life. There is no Colorado any more. All there is, is a Socialist anarchy ruining the whole damn state. I am working on selling my home and finding somewhere else to live.

And that is why I moved out of Colorado back in 2005.

 

[old_man]

Yes, they "trust" you to shoot your own heroin, but not pump your own gas. Having lived in Seattle for 22 years, most of my formative adulthood, And now living in Texas and only 6 hours from Colorado, I have some perspectives.

Oregon is a complete disaster, lead by Portland. Yes, the anarchy you see on TV has always been there. They bounce between agendas in Seattle, Portland and the Bay area freely. Taxes? Through the roof, but not quite NY standards. It is true once you get out of the Portland area and head to Seaside down to Manzanita, Tillamook, Sea Lion Caves and in to Klamath Falls, things are a lot more mellow and people are reasonable. My experience has been that people get older and tired of the political and social drama and left Portland/Eugene. Still liberal, minus the douchebaggery that has become Portland. But, the governor is wishy washy and uses her fear to lead her to make decisions for everyone. The beer, wine and liquor scene here is pretty amazing. The Pacific Coast here is simply beautiful and ready access to Bend, Mt Hood and the Columbia River Gorge make it a pretty amazing place.

Colorado on the other hand has many more small pockets of conservativism. A larger base of traditional values. But, it also home to more true organized environmental activists than Oregon for sure. The upside is more protected areas, the downside is the gateway to potential limited use areas. Denver, Colorado Springs are definitely big city politics. But places like Loveland to the north and Pueblo to the south, are not as challenging. The food and beer scene here is uber legit. I've never lived here but visit several times per year to get away from the dirt and dust of Lubbock.

If I was 35 and looking to move my family? I'd take Colorado. At 53, if my wife and I had the ability to move today, I'd choose Colorado. If resources were unlimited at any point in my life, I'd choose Oregon where I could easily adapt my way of living more rural where Oregon has a better cost of living ratio outside Portland/Eugene.

Loveland is about as liberal as it gets anymore. What happened to the quiet sleepy little town I moved to 50 years ago. When they say I am breaking the law for having my kids over for Thanksgiving, I say F them.

 

[bgenlvtex]

Due entirely to the political climate, I absolutely would not even consider Oregon, so of those two, Colorado without a doubt.

Can't pump your own fuel? LOL, for real?

What do you do when you need fuel in your tractor, or lawnmower, or generator? Get out your nanny state mandated CAFE compliant gas can that is guaranteed to leak and spill, or do you have to have it delivered?

 

[Alertchief]

Alright guys looking to make a big change and wanting to relocate. Currently live in South Florida but I'm really into camping and going on adventures and it seems like the east coast has some good areas to go on adventures but it seems like the west coast is where it's at. I've done some research and I really like a lot of areas in Oregon but Colorado also seems like an amazing state also. If you guys had to pick one state or the other which would it be and why? I know this is for the Colorado region but I'm going to post this same thread in the Oregon region section also. Thanks guys

Long time Oregon resident... the only place you should consider is east of the Cascades. Portland has become as cesspool of tents and graffiti and utter inept leadership and the culture is so far left people are scared of their own shadows. I spend most of my month on Vegas now as the energy isn’t dark and heavy like Portland. I’d avoid Portland like the plague.

 

[M Rose]

Due entirely to the political climate, I absolutely would not even consider Oregon, so of those two, Colorado without a doubt.

Can't pump your own fuel? LOL, for real?

What do you do when you need fuel in your tractor, or lawnmower, or generator? Get out your nanny state mandated CAFE compliant gas can that is guaranteed to leak and spill, or do you have to have it delivered?

Farm use fuel is considered “Comercial” and can be delivered...

As for power equipment, emergency fuel, extra fuel... yup CAFE compliant can... although I still use an old military gas jerry can and haven’t had any complaints... I’ve seen people using glass cider jugs to put fuel in...

Fuel transfer tanks are also allowed.