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Yes i'v been in California, don't get me wrong I love it but I found it too expensive, Florida is cleaner, greener and cheaper and I like the humidity.
This thread is ridiculous.
...and, yes, I have lived in both Texas and Florida. For that matter, I grew up in California (since it has now found its way into the conversation).
Yes i'v been in California, don't get me wrong I love it but I found it too expensive, Florida is cleaner, greener and cheaper and I like the humidity.
Florida is cheaper than California--and much cheaper at that--for many reasons, up to and including a much smaller, less robust, less diversified economy; much lower salaries; less safe working conditions, especially for healthcare, manufacturing, and trade workers; lower union participation rates due to RTW laws and a smaller union presence, which usually translates to lower wages and fewer rights/protections of low-paid service, manufacturing, et al. workers; and so forth. That's not even taking into consideration the higher crime, less desirable weather and scenery, more dangerous drivers, etc.
Compared to the economy of California, which is the largest of any state in the US and seventh or eighth largest in the world, the economy of Florida truly leaves much to be desired. There are far fewer Fortune 1000 companies HQ'ed or with a major presence in Florida as well as fewer corporate offices, office parks, manufacturing plants, container ports, etc.
California is also home more and better prestigious institutions of higher education, which help produce a more talented, educated, capable workforce and, in turn, foster a more competitive ethos and intellectual/professional vibe in general. California is truly the most innovative and technologically-advanced state in the nation with the Silicon Valley along with the Greater Bay Area leading the way.
In addition to being far more innovative than Florida, California is much more progressive as well. California was the first state to establish minimum nurse-to-patient ratios; the first state to launch its own open health insurance exchange marketplace; and, just recently, the first state to mandate employers to provide employees with at least five paid sick days per year. In the sphere of public health, Florida is known for it's "pill-mills" (commonly referred to as "pain management clinics"), it's high rate of prescription drug/painkiller abuse, and the refusal of hospital visitation rights for gay and lesbian partners (Jackson Memorial, Miami, 2008). Something to brag about, huh?
Quite frankly, Florida isn't in the same league as other populous states such as California, Texas, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, et al. when it comes to economy and education. It's really more comparable to Arizona or Tennessee, IMO.
Florida is cheaper than California--and much cheaper at that--for many reasons, up to and including a much smaller, less robust, less diversified economy; much lower salaries; less safe working conditions, especially for healthcare, manufacturing, and trade workers; lower union participation rates due to RTW laws and a smaller union presence, which usually translates to lower wages and fewer rights/protections of low-paid service, manufacturing, et al. workers; and so forth. That's not even taking into consideration the higher crime, less desirable weather and scenery, more dangerous drivers, etc.
Compared to the economy of California, which is the largest of any state in the US and seventh or eighth largest in the world, the economy of Florida truly leaves much to be desired. There are far fewer Fortune 1000 companies HQ'ed or with a major presence in Florida as well as fewer corporate offices, office parks, manufacturing plants, container ports, etc.
California is also home more and better prestigious institutions of higher education, which help produce a more talented, educated, capable workforce and, in turn, foster a more competitive ethos and intellectual/professional vibe in general. California is truly the most innovative and technologically-advanced state in the nation with the Silicon Valley along with the Greater Bay Area leading the way.
In addition to being far more innovative than Florida, California is much more progressive as well. California was the first state to establish minimum nurse-to-patient ratios; the first state to launch its own open health insurance exchange marketplace; and, just recently, the first state to mandate employers to provide employees with at least five paid sick days per year. In the sphere of public health, Florida is known for it's "pill-mills" (commonly referred to as "pain management clinics"), it's high rate of prescription drug/painkiller abuse, and the refusal of hospital visitation rights for gay and lesbian partners (Jackson Memorial, Miami, 2008). Something to brag about, huh?
Quite frankly, Florida isn't in the same league as other populous states such as California, Texas, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, et al. when it comes to economy and education. It's really more comparable to Arizona or Tennessee, IMO.
This is exactly why I have friends in California who say forget about Florida.....
Everything you posted- has been said to me, that's something to ponder.
Take it from someone from Florida, who moved to Texas in December 2014...
I pick Texas. I like the weather more. The areas I've lived in (west and north) have offered 4 seasons, with mild but existant winters, beautiful springs, hot and scorching summers and a late but still very pretty autumn display. Florida is miserably hot and humid, I'd rather a North Dakota winter than a Florida year.
Texas has lots of transplants, but unlike Florida, they haven't oversaturated the state, nor do native Texans take kindly to people trying to change their local culture.
Texas has more diversity in culture, food and geography. Desert, swamp, plains, forests, it has a lot to offer. Mexican food, Czech food, southern food, and so on. Florida has good seafood, southern food and Cuban food, but I still prefer what Texas brings, especially steaks.
Texans are friendly, though many are a bit arrogant, they're more pleasant than most people in Florida.
Florida is just too cookie-cutter now and full of rude people and aggressively awful drivers. I love the beach, the ocean and so on, but the state leaves much to be desired. If it was more like a Jimmy Buffett song, I'd like it more.
While it's fun to compare Texas to Florida, they attract completely different people and demographics. It's better to compare Texas to North Carolina and Florida to Arizona.
I will say if you can secure a nice living, Florida has more interesting cities (Tampa, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Miami, Key West, etc are so different to me), better climate, nicer scenery. Texas has a better economy, better ratio of COL to economy for sure, more large cities (Dallas, Ft. Worth, Houston, Austin)
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