What part of Colorado are you thinking of moving to? The denver area is becoming a rat race just like every other major city. Denver had more of a small town atmosphere about 15 years ago. Seems like the more crowded a city gets the more rude their driving behavior is. I dont understand why everyone drives like their in such a hurry. Its like they all have anxiety complexes once they get behind the wheel. Its funny people complain about gas prices but they hit the gas so hard like gas is cheap. I guess their anxiety clouds their logic. Yea and then you got people that complain about gas prices that own a suburban or expedition...Go figure...
The denver area is very health oriented. There is like 8 or 9 whole foods in the denver/boulder area. Vitamin stores everywhere. Used to work at a vitamin store for 5 years. Colorado springs or Ft. Collins has more of a small town feel. Cost of living is cheaper there than the denver area. The cost of living in Denver is way overpriced for the house your getting.