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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

It won't be a "major" factor in your finances. It's a factor, but it's not major.

Two identical properties in two identical neighborhoods in identically close proximity to main roads, amenities, commercial areas, medical centers, and entertainment venues - in different counties - will differ by comparatively small amounts per year. Obviously if you're buying a 3000+sf 3bd3bath with a 2.5-car garage, birdcage covered pool on a cul de sac with the 6th hole tee in your back yard, your taxes will reflect the county differences more significantly. But the percentage won't be that much of a difference. On a single-wide in Lake County, you might pay $150 more per year, than a single-wide in Sumter County. On a luxury home in Marion County, you might pay $1200/year more than the same luxury home in Sumter County. Unless you live in Wildwood, because then you end up giving that $1200 to the city, in addition to your cheaper county tax.

None of the difference are chump change and it's not a one time charge, it's yearly.