10 Reasons Why I Regret Moving To Florida.

Top 10 Reasons Why Florida Isn't Your Dream Destination For 2024

Pros:
Beautiful Weather: Florida experiences warm weather year-round, making it ideal for outdoor activities.

No State Income Tax: Residents benefit from not having to pay state income tax.

Beaches: Access to beautiful beaches all year round is a significant advantage.

Cultural Diversity: Florida offers a rich mix of cultural traditions and communities.

Theme Parks: Home to world-famous theme parks, Florida is a haven for those who enjoy amusement parks.

Locals Discounts: Residents can take advantage of discounts at various attractions.

Cons:
Summer Heat: The summer heat can be intense and uncomfortable for many.

Hurricanes: Florida is prone to hurricanes, which can cause significant disruption and damage.

High Cost of Living: Groceries, insurance, and housing can be expensive, impacting overall affordability.

Economy and Wages: The economy can be challenging with relatively low wages compared to the cost of living.

Overpopulation: High population density can lead to traffic congestion and long wait times for services.

Insurance Costs: Homeowners insurance can be particularly high due to the risk of natural disasters.

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[Scarletsky]

I agree Florida feels like there is just no peace anywhere! I moved to the silent mountains.

[SanJose]

Florida is anything but friendly. You go to the Bronx, NY and ppl are more friendly. Believe me.

[zsigzsag]

Everyone is moving to Tennessee. He's one of a myriad of people who recommend that state. Once everyone moves there, paves it over with housing and commercial development like FL, they'll be complaining about it too. I can see it now...
"10 Reasons why I would not move to Tennessee if I had it to do over".

[richalbee]

Covid ruined Florida!! Remote work allowed high sallaried employees from the Northeast to move here. Now home prices are inflated, insurance prices, which stayed reasonable in Florida for the past 30 year increased four times.
Unfortunately, many native Floridians have been priced out.

[sarah-vbhg]

New Englander who visited southern Florida for the first time in 2024 / NO THANKS, I could never live there .

[bayboybob]

Everyone wanted to move to Florida because it was so nice. Too many people moved in and changed it forever. Thats what happens to Paradise with overpopulation.

[joeuntalan]

Can't have southern hospitality with an influx of New Yorkers and Californians!

[joniangelsrreal]

We sold out in 07/‘21 Hollywood beach condo HOA 2015-$1600./mo. Sold 2021 $2800.I hear now $3400.
The assessments three X times in six years … constant construction Jack hammers etc..happy to return to my fabulous home up North …good luck to those who can’t move out….

[M-vv]

Born and raised in the county of Broward and moving to Dade. I have been living in Florida since 1986.

[JosephThibadeau]

North Georgia in the Blue Ridge Mountains is beautiful with 4 seasons with mild winters. ❤

[found_treasures]

Traffic is terrible everywhere. 'Rush hour' runs from 8am until 8pm.

[sharoncrawford]

We moved to SW Florida in 1982. It wasn't bad as far as people and traffic. But it grew so fast. We left in 2006. Moved back to the Midwest. Glad we left when we did. Never really liked it there anyway.

[bayboybob]

Everyone was scamming the insurance for new roofs and now they have to pay the price.

[cutum]

I encourage anyone who doesn't like living in Florida to haul ass to another I'm sure it's better up North 😂

[jeffreymassey]

Been living in Florida for 43 years. Will be retiring in two years and will be moving back up north. South Florida is way over valued.

[sherrybification]

You are spot on about all points. 1 more can be added: rudeness. Everyone looks down their nose at you, honks horns all day and people drive like maniacs. I live in Orlando and the drive to any beach is so stressful that i don't even go, and people on the beach are rude and too close. I'm probably going to move somewhere back to Tennessee
Moved here to get away from memphis crime. Memphis is horrible. Don't recommend it.

[danacaro-herman]

@exploringwithjimmyb. You're not complaining, you're stating facts. We have an inherited condo in the Boca Raton area and its very crowded there as well, we hardly ever go there. We must sell it now and stay in New England do to a devastating illness my spouse was given. It's bittersweet, the times we were in Southeast Florida have been much of what you've spoken of, lots of impatient people, traffic, etc. A big part of me loves Florida though in the winter. God bless

[laurakilmer]

Do not move to Fla. Its too hot, too expensive, too many people, too many bugs and snakes and gators, Home Insurance is too high, Houses are too high, Too many old farts, Taxes have gone way up. Too many visitors in the Winter. You cant go anywhere because of the traffic. Please do not move to Fla You will regret it. Thanks.

[Scarletsky]

Its a minimum wage state and its something like 7.25 per hour! Insane!

[sharoncrawford]

Wages weren't that good many years ago. My husband went into business for himself. That's the only reason we made a decent living.