If your point is real estate is cheaper in central florida…nobody ever disputed that.
That’s why it’s been a fixed income magnet for 60 years.
But the day to day cost of living is not that much different than anywhere. Gas and groceries are same…electricity is bonkers…entertainment is higher because of tourism…
And as well established: the infrastructure blows. Pretty easy social dichotomy: old people come because of low taxes, so they show up and are 101% fine with crappy schools and services because of low taxes…and they are ok with low wages to feed them the blue plate special…
“I done already paid mine!
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