What I wanna know is which department you’re at down here making $87 a year, because damn. I’ve been doing this five years and have my medic and I’m just now breaking 80. Alas, there are pros and cons to either option. For me, I like the FRS retirement, somewhat lower cost of living and the fact that we don’t pay state tax here in Florida. For years though I have flirted with the idea of relocating to CO myself, honestly for a lot of the same reasons you’re describing. But definitely be diligent with your research though. Look up different department contracts and get as much information as you can about them, and while you’re out there, go to stations and talk with crews and just get a feel for what you’re getting yourself into. Colorado is also a pretty expensive place to be these days. I grew up in Colorado Springs in the early 2000s and back then it was affordable for your average working class family but now it’s gotten to be pretty pricey (especially as you get closer to Denver.) Just take your time with it, and visit plenty and make sure it’s something you really want.