Gracie... as JohnN pointed out, your tax bill is not all County property taxes. It includes close to $2,000 for the annual CDD maintenance assessment and your bond payment. Sumter County is simply the collecting agent for the CDD.
Yes, for me the tax rate is higher here but home values are lower than the DC area and I sure am happy about no state income tax. Like SPK7951, my overall tax obligations are significantly lower in Florida. However, it is my primary and only residence. Snowbirds/seasonal residents do get socked by paying in two locales.
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Maryland (DC Suburbs) - first 51 years 
The Villages - next 51 years 
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