Recently moved to Florida from Wisconsin, Anyone else? (Milwaukee, Oneida: real estate, incomes)

[grad_student200]

One of the University of Miami's star basketball players was from Wisconsin about five years ago. I saw a lot of those games at the "U" in Coral Gables. If you watch local college competition, don't be surprised if someone from Wisconsin is on the roster.

[cfbs2691]

I miss a lot about Wisconsin, never say never, but I've been gone 23 years, and can't imagine moving back.

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by cfbs2691

I miss a lot about Wisconsin, never say never, but I've been gone 23 years, and can't imagine moving back.

I hate any heat and humidity so Wisconsin always looks better compared to many areas of the US based on how expensive most of the milder climate West Coast areas are getting.

[cfbs2691]

Originally Posted by GraniteStater

I hate any heat and humidity so Wisconsin always looks better compared to many areas of the US based on how expensive most of the milder climate West Coast areas are getting.

Thankfully people have different likes/dislikes or we’d all be in one spot

The cost of living’s become insane all over!
Especially the west coast

[ccjarider]

Originally Posted by cfbs2691

Thankfully people have different likes/dislikes or we’d all be in one spot

The cost of living’s become insane all over!
Especially the west coast

I have been on West coast for yrs now. I miss many things about WI including people, activities and culture. WI scenery and lakes are nice but they can't hold a candle to rugged coast, mountains and deserts of the PNW. PNW beats WI in that regard.

However, while I do NOT want to live in WI winter anymore, I will definitely entertain moving back when I retire. We can leave when winter comes.

The COL issue is real and money goes further in midwest than here.
Here is a typical response from one of the online calculators.
I do not assume these are 100% accurate but they can help show a trend.

[b]Cost of Living Comparison:
Portland, Oregon - Madison, Wisconsin
A salary of $200,000 in Portland, Oregon could decrease to $156,014 in Madison, Wisconsin
Almost 25% difference - that's a lot of money!!
Further Portland is cheapest city on WC.
Run the #'s for an LA, SF or Seattle and the delta is even greater.

Here is my prediction:
Given that WI has a high quality of life rating and is a "bargain" compared to many urban areas of either coast, people will move there with increasing frequency.

Our timing has worked out well (pure luck - moved here during tail end of great recession). The two homes we own in OR have dramatically increased in value with all the Californians moving in. We can take that money and buy acreage plus a really nice place in Western WI someday.

The way people here react to Californians reminds of how Cheese heads hate the FIBS - cracks me up.

[cfbs2691]

Originally Posted by ccjarider

I have been on West coast for yrs now. I miss many things about WI including people, activities and culture. WI scenery and lakes are nice but they can't hold a candle to rugged coast, mountains and deserts of the PNW. PNW beats WI in that regard.

However, while I do NOT want to live in WI winter anymore, I will definitely entertain moving back when I retire. We can leave when winter comes.

The COL issue is real and money goes further in midwest than here.
Here is a typical response from one of the online calculators.
I do not assume these are 100% accurate but they can help show a trend.

[b]Cost of Living Comparison:
Portland, Oregon - Madison, Wisconsin
A salary of $200,000 in Portland, Oregon could decrease to $156,014 in Madison, Wisconsin
Almost 25% difference - that's a lot of money!!
Further Portland is cheapest city on WC.
Run the #'s for an LA, SF or Seattle and the delta is even greater.

Here is my prediction:
Given that WI has a high quality of life rating and is a "bargain" compared to many urban areas of either coast, people will move there with increasing frequency.

Our timing has worked out well (pure luck - moved here during tail end of great recession). The two homes we own in OR have dramatically increased in value with all the Californians moving in. We can take that money and buy acreage plus a really nice place in Western WI someday.

The way people here react to Californians reminds of how Cheese heads hate the FIBS - cracks me up.

Great post!
I’ve researched COLs myself.
The fact that Wisconsin taxes social security gives me pause as far as retiring there. But that’s another discussion.

The whole FIB thing??
In a sea of people, where the majority are from the northeast, I find myself bonding with FIBs over that whole thing

[Milwaukee City]

There are deals on property taxes in Wisconsin, however you wont see 500 a year southern type of property taxes.



https://patch.com/wisconsin/milwauke...village-ranked


Keep in mind these numbers are outdated but you get an idea. For instance my property taxes in Mequon are $2,500 on assessed house of 200K.



BTW, you couldn't pay me to live in Portland. I'd rather pay east side of Milwaukee taxes than live there.

[ccjarider]

Originally Posted by Milwaukee City

BTW, you couldn't pay me to live in Portland. I'd rather pay east side of Milwaukee taxes than live there.

Why? I am curious.
Aside from the whacky politics, it's pretty nice.

If we move back to WI, it would most definitely not be anywhere near Milwaukee/Milwaukee county. 15 years there was enough. I do admit that there always was good paying work available. Milwaukee deserved it's manufacturing powerhouse reputation in those days.

However, unless one has family or other ties to the area, I am not sure what is worthwhile about the city once done working.

I could visit Milwaukee once or twice a year for fun if needed.

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by ccjarider

Why? I am curious.
Aside from the whacky politics, it's pretty nice.

If we move back to WI, it would most definitely not be anywhere near Milwaukee/Milwaukee county. 15 years there was enough. I do admit that there always was good paying work available. Milwaukee deserved it's manufacturing powerhouse reputation in those days.

However, unless one has family or other ties to the area, I am not sure what is worthwhile about the city once done working.

I could visit Milwaukee once or twice a year for fun if needed.

I prefer the Northwoods, so rural Vilas County would generally be my preferred area to live in once I'm retired. I like the snow and deep woods. Cold is no issue.

[genesiss23]

Originally Posted by cfbs2691

Great post!
I’ve researched COLs myself.
The fact that Wisconsin taxes social security gives me pause as far as retiring there. But that’s another discussion.

The whole FIB thing??
In a sea of people, where the majority are from the northeast, I find myself bonding with FIBs over that whole thing

Wisconsin does not tax social security. https://www.revenue.wi.gov/pages/faq...red.aspx#retr4