Living in CT on a LPN Salary

**RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN** · Jul 31, 2005

Hi! I'm new to the board. I'm currently living in Ga. I will start LPN school next month :) and I have a question. After I finish school I would like to move to CT and I was wondering what the cost of living like there. I have visited there several times and I like it very much. Can I make a decent living there with my two children? Thanks! Have a bless day! :)

Welcome to the family of allnurses. Well, I am originally from Az but live in CT and I can tell you the cost of living is very high IMO. We moved here because my husband got a better job which payed more, but sadly we are alot worst now since the bills are higher and the rent is doubled the amount :rolleyes:

That is my experience of course. They do pay well, last time I checked CT and Alaska are the highest paying states but again you have to consider the cost of living. Best wishes to you. :)

BETSRN · Jul 31, 2005

Hi! I'm new to the board. I'm currently living in Ga. I will start LPN school next month :) and I have a question. After I finish school I would like to move to CT and I was wondering what the cost of living like there. I have visited there several times and I like it very much. Can I make a decent living there with my two children? Thanks! Have a bless day! :)

The cost of living is high, but the pay is also higher. The weather is far worse in CT. You are used to the south.

I am planning to move back south in the next few years and the climate is why I would go back.

I have lived in CT for the past 28 years. It's nice and all, but there is nothing about CT itself that keeps me here.

zippyLPN · Aug 5, 2005

i am newly transplanted to ct from mass. yes the pay is better, some things are higher (ie, gas, rent). but alot outweigh those things. the school system is the top in the country, fresh clean air and good people. welcome to ct !!

Taxminia0311 · Aug 27, 2005

Welcome to the family of allnurses. Well, I am originally from Az but live in CT and I can tell you the cost of living is very high IMO. We moved here because my husband got a better job which payed more, but sadly we are alot worst now since the bills are higher and the rent is doubled the amount
That is my experience of course. They do pay well, last time I checked CT and Alaska are the highest paying states but again you have to consider the cost of living. Best wishes to you. :)

I live in Meriden, CT and It true what you say about ct being an expensive place.... My question to you is... why don't you move back to Arizona oh by the way what is the starting pay rate for an LPN out here and also Arizona

**RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN** · Aug 28, 2005

I live in Meriden, CT and It true what you say about ct being an expensive place.... My question to you is... why don't you move back to Arizona oh by the way what is the starting pay rate for an LPN out here and also Arizona

I don't move now because I am soon to start nursing school in Jan. I don't think I could handle a waiting list, so I'd much rather finish what I started here and leave thereafter. I am usure of the pay but an LPN in one of my classes makes $22.00 an hour. :)

SierraC · Aug 29, 2005

I don't move now because I am soon to start nursing school in Jan. I don't think I could handle a waiting list, so I'd much rather finish what I started here and leave thereafter. I am usure of the pay but an LPN in one of my classes makes $22.00 an hour. :)

Hi , I think it depends on where you live in CT. The Fairfield area , Avon area and others are quite high. The more rural areas are quite reasonable . I chose to live in a rural area and have a little longer commute. You might want to check out the area of the state that you anticipate to relocate to. Then do an internet search regarding the surrounding towns and the local newspapers. You can get a general idea regarding rents by looking at the rental ads.

mandykal, ADN, RN · Aug 31, 2005

If you decide to move to CT, then do it. I think life at certain times can be balance it doesn't matter where you live; pay is high, cost of living is high. Likewise, if pay is low, cost of living can be low. It all depends on where you live of course. I moved here with just me and my wife at 21 (which is a few years ago) working as a CNA. Yes, we're still here.

Since you are deciding to move when you finish your school, may I ask about the program your taking? Connecticut out of the 50 states, has a longer requirement for clinical hours. That's why Connecticut LPN Programs are one of the longest (yr and 1/2). If your program is shorter then that, I suggest you work for over 200 hours before applying for reciprocity.

I went to school in NY, and I have to work anywhere other than Connecticut. (currently applying for MA Boards, ATT still waiting.)

Good luck,

KAL

sweetgeorgianurse75 · Sep 1, 2005

If you decide to move to CT, then do it. I think life at certain times can be balance it doesn't matter where you live; pay is high, cost of living is high. Likewise, if pay is low, cost of living can be low. It all depends on where you live of course. I moved here with just me and my wife at 21 (which is a few years ago) working as a CNA. Yes, we're still here.

Since you are deciding to move when you finish your school, may I ask about the program your taking? Connecticut out of the 50 states, has a longer requirement for clinical hours. That's why Connecticut LPN Programs are one of the longest (yr and 1/2). If your program is shorter then that, I suggest you work for over 200 hours before applying for reciprocity.

I went to school in NY, and I have to work anywhere other than Connecticut. (currently applying for MA Boards, ATT still waiting.)
Good luck,
KAL

The LPN program that I'm currently attending last for a year. I prefer to work in a nursing home because I enjoy working with the elderly population. Thanks for all the replies!