Is Miami a lot like new york? (Jacksonville, Tampa: live in, price)

[SheetRock101]

Miami seems to be a lot like NY when it comes to certain traits that the residents have, but I wont mention those, LOL!

[tullio]

Originally Posted by robert999

Do you mean "people " in regards to ethnicity, lifestyle, income, daily living, etc.? I was born & raised in NYC and have traveled to Miami alot. I see a big diference in the way people live and work. NY was a predominatly M-F workweek crowd when I lived there ( 1951-1989) but Miami always seemed to be more of a service industry workforce which diverted from those work schedules. Housing is different (apartment life as opposed to SF homes), Mass transit in NYC is the best in the world IMHO and is non existant in Fl. You don't need a car in NYC , try that in Fl. $$ pay is higher in NY as opposed to Miami so life style, housing , services , and your whole way of living and dealing with people are effected by this environment. So yes I would say there is not too many comparisons to NY & Miami. Two different worlds IMO.

Hi robert999,
I ve been living in nyc for the past 6 years and been to Miami a few times and I'm thinking of moving there;

I think your post reflect precisely the work-social difference bw the two cities: may I ask you. Why you left NY for Mia and where do u live now?

The reason I'm asking is I'm confused ab the move, I think ny has more jobs but my life here its just "dark:" a lot of work and loniness, nothing to enjoy living here

Maybe a sunny place will brighten my life
Thank you

[Cougar Beach]

Originally Posted by tullio

Hi robert999,
I ve been living in nyc for the past 6 years and been to Miami a few times and I'm thinking of moving there;

I think your post reflect precisely the work-social difference bw the two cities: may I ask you. Why you left NY for Mia and where do u live now?

The reason I'm asking is I'm confused ab the move, I think ny has more jobs but my life here its just "dark:" a lot of work and loniness, nothing to enjoy living here

Maybe a sunny place will brighten my life
Thank you

Miami is not Shangri-la. If you are lonely where you are, you'll probably be lonely here. On the other had, if you are depressed because of seasonal affective disorder, it will be less of a problem here, since you can get outside all winter.

The kind of job you had meant long hours. If you get a different kind of job, no matter where you live, you will likely work fewer hours.

If you want to meet people, you have to make the effort. You're not going to meet anyone sitting on your couch. There are more outdoor opportunities in Miami, but there are more opportunities overall in NYC (clubs, volunteer work, interest groups, etc.)

If you want a change of scenery, and you don't mind disconnecting from whatever social network you have now, then a move is fine. But if you're expecting miracles, you will probably be disappointed.

[Chelsa1075]

I'm sure that there are a lot of native NYer's on this site and may/will have a different opinion than mine, but I will give my take on this anyway. I disagree completely with anyone who says that Miami is like NY. Personally, I don't think there is anything like NY - good or bad. That being said, you may think that Miami has a lot of what people call NY behaviors, abrasiveness, curt and I can go on for days on all the bad things people say about NYers. But people have to remember that a lot of South Florida consists of NYers, who may have not yet unwound and seems may never, fully unwind. Aesthetically, Miami is way better than NY hands down, most places in florida are, unless of course your idea of beauty is big buildings and dirty streets. I think depending on where you are from originally, you may think that Miami is a lot like NY, but if you are from NY, you are not as likely to think of it that way. I would equate Miami more to DC. For me there is NY and then everything else as far as "city life" is a distant 2nd, that isn't necessarily a good thing. Miami is definitely more laid back and easier going. I can completely see why native Floridians or people not from NY, don't particularly like it. Unfortunately, I don't think it will get any better.

[SheetRock101]

"Miami is definitely more laid back and easier going."


Wow, then I'd hate to experience NYC living!

[Chelsa1075]

Oh - it definitely isn't for everyone! Some people love it though - just not me.

[doggiebus]

Originally Posted by Midwesterns45

I was in miami last spring and i noticed the the people in miami are a lot like new yorkers. Is this true? my cousin is thinking of moving to south florida but doesn't want to deal with tension with rude drivers, impatient people etc.

If your cousin "... doesn't want to deal with tension with rude drivers, impatient people, etc." They they shouldn't move to South Florida. Maybe try other parts of Florida.

[Chelsa1075]

Njian's not NJers - lol - good try though.

[SheetRock101]

Yes, I agree with Doggiebus. Stay out of S FL (and most of FL altogether really) if you dont want to deal with those things.

[Wild Style]

Originally Posted by Chelsa1075

I'm sure that there are a lot of native NYer's on this site and may/will have a different opinion than mine, but I will give my take on this anyway. I disagree completely with anyone who says that Miami is like NY. Personally, I don't think there is anything like NY - good or bad. That being said, you may think that Miami has a lot of what people call NY behaviors, abrasiveness, curt and I can go on for days on all the bad things people say about NYers. But people have to remember that a lot of South Florida consists of NYers, who may have not yet unwound and seems may never, fully unwind. Aesthetically, Miami is way better than NY hands down, most places in florida are, unless of course your idea of beauty is big buildings and dirty streets. I think depending on where you are from originally, you may think that Miami is a lot like NY, but if you are from NY, you are not as likely to think of it that way. I would equate Miami more to DC. For me there is NY and then everything else as far as "city life" is a distant 2nd, that isn't necessarily a good thing. Miami is definitely more laid back and easier going. I can completely see why native Floridians or people not from NY, don't particularly like it. Unfortunately, I don't think it will get any better.

Your statement is very subjective. I for one find NYC prettier than Miami. NYC has architecture that blows away darn near anything in this country. Also has what they call a "old world" or European look/feel to it. Just a matter of opinion.

Originally Posted by SheetRock101

"Miami is definitely more laid back and easier going."


Wow, then I'd hate to experience NYC living!

ummm this statement you quoted is subjective and in some cases untrue. NYC you have more neighborhood feel and you can actually know your neighbor. You can actually know your local mom and pop shop owner. Try that in South Florida, not gonna happen. I have heard of some areas down here being more neighborhood oriented, I have not come across that place yet (and i travel all over South Florida).