Is SC safer than Florida? (Charleston, Summerville: crime rate, schools, living in)
Charleston areaCharleston - North Charleston - Mt. Pleasant - Summerville - Goose Creek
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I am in the "thinking about a move" stage. I am looking at Florida or SC. I have heard Florida's crime rate is really bad. I would like to be in a warm area, preferably near the coast. I know Charleston isn't as warm as Florida in the winter but it's not as bad as Maine is either. From what I see, the average highs in the Charleston area in the winter is in the 60s. Obviously that can mean plan on anything from the 30s to the 80s as even some places in Florida get cold for a day or two.
But yes, I like the palm trees. I know the summers are hotter than hell and very humid, but I would take that over the cold and snow any day. So basically, crime, safety and the weather are big things for me. I don't have kids, nor do I plan on having kids so the schools aren't an issue for me. The only thing I don't like are the poisonous snakes and spiders which are common both in SC and Florida. Any advice would be helpful.
It's really impossible to say which state is safer. Firstly, there really is no totally safe place anymore. Crime statistics are the only way you can really see from city to city how crime really compares. Try Spotcrime.com and that might help. There are probably much more dangerous cities in Florida than Summerville, but then again some cities in SC might be more dangerous than say Sarasota. You need to hone in on a specific area and compare those two crime statistics. Good luck!
I'm originally from Maine! I live in SC and my brother lives in Florida. LIke Pattig said, it is impossible to compare an entire state to an entire state.
I miss my family but I do not miss the weather..... You don't have to worry much about snakes or spiders. I was nervous about snakes, tornados, and hurricanes. Snakes are not much of a worry because you really do learn how to live without putting yourself at risk. In Maine, you can swim in the lakes without the worry of snakes....in SC, I'd never swim in a fresh water pond or lake (especially southern South Carolina).
I'm originally from Maine! I live in SC and my brother lives in Florida. LIke Pattig said, it is impossible to compare an entire state to an entire state.
I miss my family but I do not miss the weather..... You don't have to worry much about snakes or spiders. I was nervous about snakes, tornados, and hurricanes. Snakes are not much of a worry because you really do learn how to live without putting yourself at risk. In Maine, you can swim in the lakes without the worry of snakes....in SC, I'd never swim in a fresh water pond or lake (especially southern South Carolina).
That was my neck of the woods. If you move to the Carolina's stay coastal or you'll really miss the ocean. Did they finish the park by the bridge? They were renovating last time I was home. Charleston area is huge in comparison to the Portland area.
Comparing the bigger coastal areas of Florida to Charleston I would say I feel safer in Charleston than I do in Miami, Tampa, or Jacksonville. I haven't looked up the numbers or anything, but I've been in all 4 spots and I prefer Charleston to the other 3 for many reasons.
I lived in South Florida for a long time and would never move back. I wouldn't even compare FL to the SC coast. everything is different. The coast here has culture, history, the people are nicer, etc. No comparison
I lived in South Florida for a long time and would never move back. I wouldn't even compare FL to the SC coast. everything is different. The coast here has culture, history, the people are nicer, etc. No comparison
Wholeheartedly second every word in the above statement.
I lived in South Florida for a long time and would never move back. I wouldn't even compare FL to the SC coast. everything is different. The coast here has culture, history, the people are nicer, etc. No comparison
I third that. Lived in Broward county for 7 years. The crime there is a little more third world than here in SC.
I third that. Lived in Broward county for 7 years. The crime there is a little more third world than here in SC.
Exactly. Lived in Miami for eight years and the best way I can explain it is we left because we really missed living in America.
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. You don't have to worry much about snakes or spiders. I was nervous about snakes, tornados, and hurricanes. Snakes are not much of a worry because you really do learn how to live without putting yourself at risk. In Maine, you can swim in the lakes without the worry of snakes....in SC, I'd never swim in a fresh water pond or lake (especially southern South Carolina). 
