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Originally Posted by Babubhat
Priced Out of Florida, More Retirees Are Trying This Sunbelt State on For Size
Seniors are finding that Alabama’s Baldwin County is not only more affordable, but has the same weather and same beaches that make its neighbor a popular retirement destination
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That is a bit of a stretch. First of all, because of Florida's north-to-south stretch, Jacksonville does not have the" same beaches and weather" as Miami or Naples.
A quick Google search shows that the average January temperatures of Orlando, approximately mid-way down the north-south stretch, are 10 degrees warmer than in Alabama's Baldwin County. Recalling how crisp our mornings in TV can be during the coolest months, I find that significant.
I considered the Carolinas as my winter destination and determined that for me, it wouldn't be warm enough. Others I know love it there. There is a lot to like. However they are not "the same".