Why People Are Moving from Florida to Coastal Carolina: Top 10 Reasons

There aren’t many reasons why many are choosing to pack up and leave Florida for the charm and allure of Coastal Carolina. Florida has long been a popular destination for its no state income tax, pleasant weather, and beautiful beaches. However, recent trends show a shift towards the Carolinas.

We explore how the cost of living, although affordable in many parts of Florida, can still be high in major cities like Miami, pushing people to seek more economical alternatives. Coastal Carolina offers a similar charm with lower living expenses, especially in housing. The median home prices in places like Jacksonville and Tallahassee are significantly less compared to Florida's coastal cities.

Another factor is the quality of life. While Florida boasts sunshine and outdoor activities, Coastal Carolina combines this with a slower, more relaxed pace of life, often described as having more "small-town charm." This area provides a variety of outdoor activities, from beaches to the natural beauty of places like the Brunswick Islands, making it an attractive spot for those who love nature but want to escape Florida's intense summer heat and hurricane risks.

We'll also discuss the environmental considerations, as Florida's coastal areas are increasingly prone to flooding and high insurance costs due to hurricanes. Coastal Carolina, while not immune to weather events, generally faces less severe conditions, offering a more predictable lifestyle.

Join us as we talk to locals, real estate agents, and individuals who've made the move to understand the pull factors toward Coastal Carolina. Whether it's for retirement, family life, or simply a change of scenery, this video will give you insights into why this migration is happening.

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[Itsaraveeef]

Don't simply retire from something; have something to retire to. Start saving, keep saving, and stick to investments...

[pamelakuz]

The prices of houses has risen sky high in South Carolina. Honestly, it’s not worth it.

[maybear]

The Carolina’s will be the new Florida. Already too expensive and crime on the rise in many used to be quiet towns😢

[floater]

The Carolinas will then become Florida.

[EnufAlrdy]

They're moving there because it's cheaper and it's still coastal. Period. The cheaper part isn't going to last long though and they'll be forced to move again.

[melindathibeaux]

Thanks, spent time in Willington NC few years ago for work, loved that area - all alone the coast

[FabulousAndFree]

I think the smartest thing to do if possible, is to travel to your favorite spots and make it extended stays like 2 - 4 weeks. After a week of pure relaxation you can take the time to visit communities, price homes, cost of living, etc. It’s cheaper in the end, and more prudent, to make extended stays and tour areas than to jump in like all the folks that did on 2020, 2021, 2022 . Stupid mistakes can cost you a lot.

[romanhollow]

florida continues its decades-long, inevitable slide into oblivion. Glad i left years ago.

[DWilliam]

I’ve owned a vacation home now retirement home in North Myrtle Beach SC for 15 years and I can tell you not only does Myrtle Beach get completely inundated by tourists so does NMB, so that information in point one is incorrect. Also, the prices have tripled in terms of housing in SC since the pandemic. The big advantage is that it does have low property taxes and insurance rates but they tax your pension and car registration is through the roof so it’s almost a wash.

[TimothyDeck]

Thanks for the video. We are looking to relocate to the Carolina's in 2026. Just researching different areas.

[susanstewart]

Not me. Florida is fantastic, and I am staying. I see all the talk and warnings about home insurance prices, but don't take it as the holy gospel. My friend lives in Cleveland, OH; he pays only $1260 for home insurance per year, but his home taxes are exorbitant on his average 3-bedroom house he has resided in for over 25 years and owns outright. His tax bill was also $6612 for 2024. My home tax bill in Florida for my average 3-bedroom home was $890 for 2024, and home insurance is $3560. If they don't get you one way in a state when you own a home, they get you another way. Buyers and movers beware, it isn't all that greener someplace else. My advice if you want to move to Florida is never to buy a house that requires flood insurance or where you must pay a wind surge charge, like many areas of Pasco County require. Also, avoid purchasing a condo due to all the fees involved or a trailer with monthly lot fees, as well as homes in areas with HOA fees. Initially, they may seem affordable, but these fees increase every year in addition, substantial assessment fees for clubhouse, pool repairs and such are often added on yearly. Educate yourself and don't rely on a Realtor to inform you about the extra expenses of living in certain areas; they may not know or choose not to disclose. Best wishes.

[DH-tpit]

Just sold in Hilton head a year and a half ago. Taxes, HOA fees and flood insurance have tripled. You have to be very wealthy to be able to afford to live on the coast in South Carolina. I could no longer afford to keep it after 18 years.

[aggierowe]

While SC is still relativelyaffordable, Coastal Carolina home prices are on the rise. NC is increasing is auto insurance rates because of all the influx of folks to the state. Forget looking in coastal NC, 1-story homes built in 1967 doubled in price in last 7years. So a250K home back in 2016 is now 475K, and no improvements! There is no nature where I live, the wetlands are being razed so flooding is more common. Oh and try going to the beach here, there is now only paid parking and crowded as hell.

[johnlibonati]

SW Florida checking in. Everyone moved here the last few years to get away from something. High prices. Lockdowns. Crappy weather. Crowds. Traffic. High taxes. Regrets. Divorces. Whatever. They filled up the place, changed everything and now complain that it’s as bad as wherever they came from. My new snowbird neighbor just moved in across the street. He’s from Maine. Idiot rides his stupid loud Harley with rap music blaring and a cigarette hanging from his lips. He’s like 65. He overpaid for the house, just like the last people who bought it for $8, 000 more than he paid just 6 months ago. This is the new Florida. Fools with too much money from up north desperately trying to hang onto their youth while the real young people who grew up here move away because they can’t afford to live here anymore. Maybe another hurricane will wash them away, but I doubt it. The last idiots across the street thought the sellers renovated the entire house in order to sell it, never realizing it was smashed by Hurricane Ian. They were from Ohio.

[garymarshall]

Any advice on moving to beach South Carolina for British Pensioners? I love the tropical looking palm trees, classic American cars, eating out, more time in shorts and t shorts

[tombeegeeeye]

I remind people that is what Florida look like 50 years ago, Sandy expanses of beaches and small communities. Florida's east coast South Carolina in 25 years.

[johnnyspades]

The more people move here the taxes go up I've been here in mb for 23 years and all it has done is go up

[Dig-yf]

California is moving in just got burned out 😢

[Lonewolf-sz]

Hope to move there in 2027. A few of my family members have moved to the Charleston area since 1985. I love the area. Florida is becoming a nightmare. I’m retired but my wife has 2.5 more years to go at a decent job in Orlando. Then we are out of here!

[tjl]

Is Tampa bay a good place to move to in Florida? Dunedin or tarpon springs?