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And the point is - when you live in a state like mine, your options may be limited. Many relocate for better weather even if they could stay put, but many retirees in IL can't afford to stay if they want to be homeowners.
According to World Population Review, Illinois is one of the TOP 20 states with the lowest cost of living. So while there may be high taxes, it would seem that overall it is when of the cheaper states to live in.
I am not sure that cost of living is the biggest reason for moving. While reading through these threads, The TOP 10 states with the lowest cost of living (Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, New Mexico, Tennessee, Michigan, and Kansas) are not well-represented amongst posters on this board with the exception of Tennessee.
We left IN at age 30 to work in NY for another 30 years before moving to FL.
IN has our childhood/young adult memories, NY has memories of our prime years and now FL has retirement, grandkids and the beach nearby. We’ve been happy in all the places we have lived. No regrets, just good memories and currently making more.
I appreciate this post as it relates to memories. I have to remind myself the memories I have of a certain place are just that, memories. I have been considering moving back to a certain part of the country as I have fond memories of that location. However, some things have changed over the last 15-20 years and it isn't the same now as it was then.
I've been in Florida for about 20 years and love it 99% of the time. For those people who ask "How can you stand the heat in the summer in Florida", I'll point something out to you.
In today's paper (6/05/21), the projected high for my location in central Florida is 86*. Compare this to the projected highs of the following cities for today's date:
Phoenix 107*
Fargo ND 100*
El Paso 98*
Sioux Falls 96*
Wash DC 91*
Chicago 91*
Philly 90*
Detroit 87*
Milwaukee 89*
Winnipeg 93*
Toronto 89*
Bismarck 98*
Billings 90*
Denver 90*
Des Moines 90*
Omaha 92*
So Florida weather is not so bad in the summer after all when compared to much of the rest of the country.
I've been in Florida for about 20 years and love it 99% of the time. For those people who ask "How can you stand the heat in the summer in Florida", I'll point something out to you.
In today's paper (6/05/21), the projected high for my location in central Florida is 86*. Compare this to the projected highs of the following cities for today's date:
Phoenix 107*
Fargo ND 100*
El Paso 98*
Sioux Falls 96*
Wash DC 91*
Chicago 91*
Philly 90*
Detroit 87*
Milwaukee 89*
Winnipeg 93*
Toronto 89*
Bismarck 98*
Billings 90*
Denver 90*
Des Moines 90*
Omaha 92*
So Florida weather is not so bad in the summer after all when compared to much of the rest of the country.
Moved from South Florida to Eastern Washington five years ago and have absolutely no regrets. In Miami the temps were basically 90 for a high and 80 for a low for six months of the year with lots of humidity. Here in Spokane we get the four seasons with summertime highs in the 90's and lows in the 50's/60's. The A/C might click on a bit in the late afternoon and then we open the windows and enjoy the cool breezes and the sound of trains in the distance. Spring and fall are absolutely delicious here and there are lots of winter activities to keep you busy. If we need a little sunshine from December to March the desert southwest is only 2.5 hours away and Hawaii is about 7.5.
Loved our 45+ years in Florida and our year in Orlando was one of the best. I remember spending lots of time at Wekiwa Springs to beat the heat.
To each his/her own. We were ready for a change, took a chance, and for us it paid off big time.
I've been in Florida for about 20 years and love it 99% of the time. For those people who ask "How can you stand the heat in the summer in Florida", I'll point something out to you.
In today's paper (6/05/21), the projected high for my location in central Florida is 86*. Compare this to the projected highs of the following cities for today's date:
Phoenix 107*
Fargo ND 100*
El Paso 98*
Sioux Falls 96*
Wash DC 91*
Chicago 91*
Philly 90*
Detroit 87*
Milwaukee 89*
Winnipeg 93*
Toronto 89*
Bismarck 98*
Billings 90*
Denver 90*
Des Moines 90*
Omaha 92*
So Florida weather is not so bad in the summer after all when compared to much of the rest of the country.
I hope you're not serious with that nonsense. Especially with regard to comparing Central Florida temps with cities west of the Mississippi with low humidity.
I interrupt this bashing program to say that I love the sound of a train in the distance. I missed it when I moved away but I have it back now and I love it.
As I have posted before, we moved from the STL metro to SW WA in 2012. When people ask why we moved, I say one word—“grandchildren!” But really, two of my adult children live near us, and that fact dictated our move.
I wanted to be closer to my kids and grandkids. It was I who had that epiphany all those years ago. What if one, or both, of us were in hospital or got sick? Our kids were a long plane ride away, and had demanding jobs and family responsibilities. And later after arrival of grandson, I felt as if we missed so much when we only saw him twice a year.
I do occasionally miss aspects of my old hometown. But I don’t have real regrets. I think we made the right decision for us. We have revisited twice. I don’t think we will go back again.
I've been in Florida for about 20 years and love it 99% of the time. For those people who ask "How can you stand the heat in the summer in Florida", I'll point something out to you.
In today's paper (6/05/21), the projected high for my location in central Florida is 86*. Compare this to the projected highs of the following cities for today's date:
Phoenix 107*
Fargo ND 100*
El Paso 98*
Sioux Falls 96*
Wash DC 91*
Chicago 91*
Philly 90*
Detroit 87*
Milwaukee 89*
Winnipeg 93*
Toronto 89*
Bismarck 98*
Billings 90*
Denver 90*
Des Moines 90*
Omaha 92*
So Florida weather is not so bad in the summer after all when compared to much of the rest of the country.
To each his own. The last day for us living in Central Florida (after 24 years) was four years ago on March 31. I finished loading the vehicles around 11 PM and was just as wet as if my wife had hosed me off; it was so hot and humid.
Can't say that I have missed those summer days in the 90s and so humid that when I would take out the trash late at night, it would be like a hot, wet blanket thrown over me. Along with so many years running the A/C on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. I very happily surrendered my spot there to someone else.
Here, the high is going to be around 80 for the next week or so,.
I've been in Florida for about 20 years and love it 99% of the time. For those people who ask "How can you stand the heat in the summer in Florida", I'll point something out to you.
In today's paper (6/05/21), the projected high for my location in central Florida is 86*. Compare this to the projected highs of the following cities for today's date:
Phoenix 107*
Fargo ND 100*
El Paso 98*
Sioux Falls 96*
Wash DC 91*
Chicago 91*
Philly 90*
Detroit 87*
Milwaukee 89*
Winnipeg 93*
Toronto 89*
Bismarck 98*
Billings 90*
Denver 90*
Des Moines 90*
Omaha 92*
So Florida weather is not so bad in the summer after all when compared to much of the rest of the country.
I am in Phoenix. We had the doors and windows OPEN since about 430 this morning. The weather has been great the last month. Yes, it's 105 in the afternoon, but we don't have to deal with the dang humidity. And, it cools off a little after dark.
I wouldn't trade Arizona's dry heat weather for Florida's humidity anytime! :-)
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