[faithfulfrank]

I sold our NY home and moved down here full time in December. I'll never go back.....love it down here.

Pros- My property taxes down here with the homestead exemption, ($1,000-$1500) In NY just over $6,000.

Gas is cheaper, utilities are cheaper overall, do not need as many clothes, (the only gloves you will need is a golf glove....) Snow removal is WAY cheaper!!! No annual car inspections. Cars do not rust, nothing is rusty, no potholes, etc.

I think the overall cost of living is cheaper.

Cons- Milk costs more. Water costs WAY more. Lawn care costs more.
Car registration is a big hit the first time....but it is NOT the big deal folks make it to be. Roughly $300-$360 per car. One time cost for the plate, afterwards it is not too bad. Driver's license is not difficult if you bring the right documents the FIRST time.....if you have a passport it is painless. They have a website you should go to first to see what to bring.
Box wine is not 5 litres, only 3 litres..(same price, a dumb Florida law)

The best thing is just that you are not "pushed" to get things done by the seasons.....no rush to clean the gutters out by winter, no rush to rake leaves in the fall, no need to get anything that freezes out of the garage. Anything can wait until tomorrow if need be. Was not like that in NY.

I think in life folks regret more what they DID NOT do then what they've done. I'm retired and 54 years old......glad I did not wait....none of us are guaranteed tomorrow and we all only have so many good years to enjoy this great lifestyle.....

Good bye NY....living well is the best revenge.....


Frank