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Originally Posted by bluedog103
I wonder how folks live in the TV area if they're depending on just their salary. Prices seem to be the same, or often more than up north and the pay is a fraction of what we're accustomed to earning. I wonder too, if this is a local thing or if it's typical of Florida in general.
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Housing in the area is reasonably priced, you pay more for a home in TV or other gated/adult communities. If you live on Main Street Belleview, Wildwood, or Ocala, you will pay considerably less for the same house.
I think some jobs in the local area pay better, pay may be lower in TV because the rate of pay is somewhat driven by the workforce - retired people looking for something to do to earn a little extra spending money. They may have a fixed income but just need an extra $500 to be comfortable. So they accept a job that fits their schedule: 15-20 hours a week at a low wage.