10 Silly Reasons You Should Never Move to Colorado

Thinking of moving to Colorado? So is everyone else. According to Stacker, nearly 33,200 new residents came to Colorado in 2022 from California. 25,400 moved here from Texas, 11,100 from Florida, and 9,200 from Illinois.

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If only these poor travelers knew the 10 reasons that nobody really wants to move to Colorado. Let's see if we can help those people out there from making the same mistake. Bring your sense of humor along for the ride as we try to share a few reasons why people should just stay where they are instead of coming to the Centennial State.

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Colorado Is Way Too Exciting

If you prefer flat terrain, mild weather, and minimal outdoor adventures, Colorado is going to annoy you to death. "Go outside," they said. "The worst thing that could happen is you'll be eaten by a bear."

Drinking Beer and Smoking Weed in Colorado

As of June 2024, Colorado is home to more than 400 craft breweries. Don't believe us? Check the list. Colorado is also home to more than 1,000 medical and recreational marijuana dispensaries. Only California and Oklahoma have more. Remember how focused you were before you moved here? Sheesh.

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On Your Own in Colorado

Expenses in Colorado are so crazy that some of the welcome centers open at popular outdoor attractions can't even stay open lately. Imagine coming to the Grand Mesa, only to find the welcome center locked up all summer. Who will help you with the bear that is pestering your campsite? Who will sell you your souvenir t-shirt?