The only negative with Florida compared to California is the pay. In California, you are paid 125,000 and Florida it’s 30,000. Sad to say that that’s one area where Florida falters. Income.
The cast of living in CA. is 5x more than FL.!!!
Please give me a concrete example of any job in my former home state that pays on average 125K and that subsequently pays 30k in Florida.
I quit my job as a Program Manager for a major defense contractor in Orange County. I relocated to the Tampa Bay area. I found a job here with another defense contractor at the same salary and at a significantly lower cost of living. The net increase in my after all expense monthly income is significant.
The home that I paid cash for here is larger than my home in OC and I kept nearly 33% of the difference in my bank account. Difference? I now live in a beachfront community. Granted, I now need to purchase hurricane and flood insurance where I never had to in California. But, my view every morning, when I awaken and have coffee on my gulffront Lanai, is worth it.