[kyle19125]

Originally Posted by ComSense

Nobody should pick a state based on taxes. Yes, it's awesome that FL doesn't have a state income tax. But if pay is 7-8% higher in Raleigh than in FL, you aren't in a better situation financially.

The OP needs to come back and give us more info. I've never heard Raleigh as being "weird" personally, that's saved more for places like Asheville.

I agree and don't get where people have such a weird tax-phobia. In a vast majority of places with higher taxes the salaries (not to mention the services and infrastructure) far outweigh the benefit of living in a state with low taxes, low pay and inadequate infrastructure. To each his own though..

[beachmouse]

No kidding. IMO what will financially kill you in Florida is not the taxes, but the insurance situation, which very few people ever seem to talk about. In all honesty, whatever more you pay in income taxes in Georgia, you'll essentially make it up with your lower homeowner's insurance bill compared to Florida homeowner's rates.

[jambo101]

Seems many are moving to Fla.West coast and they tell me its paradise.Particularly the Tampa area.

[gypsychic]

Originally Posted by beachmouse

No kidding. IMO what will financially kill you in Florida is not the taxes, but the insurance situation, which very few people ever seem to talk about. In all honesty, whatever more you pay in income taxes in Georgia, you'll essentially make it up with your lower homeowner's insurance bill compared to Florida homeowner's rates.

Good point, and the bottom line is people have to look at the overall "BIG PICTURE" wherever they plan to move, not just Florida. For instance, while it's true the insurance here is a killer, all of our other expenses (us personally) including RE taxes are pretty low compare to other states and we live quite well. There is always a balance, and it comes down to figuring out what is the overall best for one's situation. Of course there is also quality of life, which is something one can't really put a price on.

[Old Skool Florida]

Dont come to florida we have enof rude northerners . Scary expensive , hellashish traffic , deadbeat gorund zero , and severe apathy . Just being honest with ya .

[jambo101]

Originally Posted by Old Skool Florida

Dont come to florida we have enof rude northerners . Scary expensive , hellashish traffic , deadbeat gorund zero , and severe apathy . Just being honest with ya .

What about the beaches? and the weather?paradise i tell ya..

[Gatornation]

Originally Posted by jambo101

What about the beaches? and the weather?paradise i tell ya..

You better have a house on that private beach for that scene.

[vaughanwilliams]

Originally Posted by V8 just kicked in yo

Cheaper ain't always better

It rarely is.

[user8]

Originally Posted by Old Skool Florida

Dont come to florida we have enof rude northerners . Scary expensive , hellashish traffic , deadbeat gorund zero , and severe apathy . Just being honest with ya .

I sincerely hope English is your second language.

[kyle19125]

Originally Posted by user8

I sincerely hope English is your second language.

It is "Floriduh" after all...