We've been here permanently for 3 years and have owned for 5. When we left NJ, our car insurance for our 2 cars was $2600/year. Same cars with the exact same coverage in Fl was $1000. Our NJ house was all electric, about 3000 sq ft. Electric bill was $300 winters and $500-$600 summers. Our bill here has never been over $200, but we do have gas and pay about $40/month. No state tax here. Food is probably the same as certain things are more expensive here and some things are cheaper. Averages out. DMV is expensive the first year as it costs $400 to register a car for the first time, then about $90/year, but there is no yearly inspection inolved. It's up to you to maintain a safe car. All in all, things are cheaper here, but the quality of life in infinitely better.
Where in NJ? We're from Turnersville in the south.
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