[Vladimir]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

compared to NJ, we're living for free

You are so right!

NJ taxes were 6 times higher than here
Car insurance twice as high as here
NJ state income tax down to zero here
Home insurance 1.5 times higher than here
Electric/heating costs 3 times higher in NJ than here

There are some offsets (golf cart, lawn care, bonds, ammenity fees, food, etc.) but it does not come close to the overall savings. Of course it depends from which state you move from and TV cost of living will be somewhat higher than other retirement communties in Florida.

[manaboutown]

Don't forget the cost of transportation. Leasing a 2017 RR Ghost probably costs about $3,200/mo., a Wraith $3,300 and a Dawn $3,400/mo.

[New Englander]

Originally Posted by Vladimir

You are so right!

NJ taxes were 6 times higher than here
Car insurance twice as high as here
NJ state income tax down to zero here
Home insurance 1.5 times higher than here
Electric/heating costs 3 times higher in NJ than here

There are some offsets (golf cart, lawn care, bonds, ammenity fees, food, etc.) but it does not come close to the overall savings. Of course it depends from which state you move from and TV cost of living will be somewhat higher than other retirement communties in Florida.

The cost of living up here in MA is ridiculous. The politicians never met a tax they didn't love...

[Chatbrat]

IMHO-100/300/100--is way to low. these limits could bankrupt some people--if you have real assets --get a BIG, umbrella

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Quite a wide variation in the previous posts----from "9-10K/year" to "4K/month". I must be doing something wrong. At least 4K/mo. is in the ballpark. I can't do 9-10K/yr, considering my taxes and bond are $7400/year and the amenity fee/water/sewer is $2900. Cable/internet, cell phones, electric, insurance, auto expense and food push it right up into the 4K/mo range. And then there's golf.........

9K to 10K for a patio villa, dude! Bigger house costs more.

Of the unknown variable is what one pays to eat out, entertainment costs and golf costs.

[ricthemic]

Originally Posted by New Englander

I'm coming down to visit in a couple of weeks to see if I might like to relocate to TV.

For those who have lived in TV for a while do you find it expensive to live in TV compared to other retirement communities in FL?

Or do you consider it not overly expensive and you are satisfied?

How is the above post number 19 by OP also an identical post by a different title "living full time" by the same OP and also post number 19. Just wondering but did like all the responses.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

9K to 10K for a patio villa, dude! Bigger house costs more.

Of the unknown variable is what one pays to eat out, entertainment costs and golf costs.

But I'm living in a pup tent on a small lot by the railroad tracks and growing my own food. Must be the golf!

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by New Englander

The cost of living up here in MA is ridiculous. The politicians never met a tax they didn't love...

That's why those of us who left call it Taxachusetts.


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[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by ricthemic

How is the above post number 19 by OP also an identical post by a different title "living full time" by the same OP and also post number 19. Just wondering but did like all the responses.

Say what?

Post #19 is just a shortened version, of the one they made in post #29.


As for overall, day-today cost of living here, I've lived in less expensive locations...as well as more expensive ones.

The big differences I've found, depends on the extracurricular activities one chooses to participate in....and the frequency of those pursuits.

[Schaumburger]

Originally Posted by New Englander

The cost of living up here in MA is ridiculous. The politicians never met a tax they didn't love...

Same thing here in Illinois. Cook County (where I live) will impose a new beverage tax effective July 1 on pop, sports drinks, juice drinks, ice teas, lemonades, even flavored waters and beverages with zero calories. The tax on a 2 liter bottle will be 67 cents, and on a 12 pack the beverage tax will be $1.44. This is in addition to the sales tax already charged on these items. No wonder Illinois has been losing population in the past few years.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Schaumburger

Same thing here in Illinois. Cook County (where I live) will impose a new beverage tax effective July 1 on pop, sports drinks, juice drinks, ice teas, lemonades, even flavored waters and beverages with zero calories. The tax on a 2 liter bottle will be 67 cents, and on a 12 pack the beverage tax will be $1.44. This is in addition to the sales tax already charged on these items. No wonder Illinois has been losing population in the past few years.

I removed my comment about Chicago and it's various issues. This is not a political forum.


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[Allegiance]

Low crime is probably a bigger Village benefit than golf or cost of living.

[New Englander]

Originally Posted by dbussone

That's why those of us who left call it Taxachusetts.


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Taxachusetts, that's about the size of it.

[Villagesgal]

If you own your own home its amazingly cheap to live here. I moved here 16 years ago. I have lost 2 husbands to cancer. I live on one income and have no trouble getting by. I even save money every year. I travel at least twice a year by air including vacationing to Europe every year. I have a designer home. Taxes are about $2000 per year. Monthly total expenses are around $1000 per month and that's for everything - water, food, electricity, gas, car expenses, everything. I attend lots of shows, eat out at least once a week and eat well at home. Shop Aldis which is less than half of what Publix charges. If you are careful to not waste money by doing a little checking around you can live very well here on not much. Oh, by the way there was no life ins. and I pay for everything. No sugar daddies here. Move here, you'll love it. So much to do here, your days will fly by.

[toeser]

Except for groceries (which are very uncompetitive here), nearly everything else is cheaper here than at our northern home. Our annual cost of having a second home in TV runs under $12,000 per year (not including painting, re-roofing, repairs, etc.)

That includes:
Insurance
Taxes
Energy (all electric home)
Water, sewer, garbage, and amenity fees.
Cable TV & Internet
Lawn care with periodic treatment for critters, fertilizing, etc.
Termite and other pest treatments.
Shrub, flower, etc. care during the five months we are not here.

Our house is 2,150 square feet. No pool.

From viewing a number of retirement communities, our observation was that homes are more expensive in TV than some other communities, but running costs are equal or less.

Also, just from observation, it appears it's cheaper to live in Sumter county than Marion.

Good luck. It's an easy place to like.