Moving from RI to Florida
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11/5/2009
Thinking of relocating from RI to Florida within a year. Have thought of the St Augustine, Palm Coast on the East Coast. Tired of expenses here in the NorthEast, pay 4600.00 a year on 180,000 house, excise taxes on cars every year, not so great spring and fall anymore, and the horrible winter which gets harder every year, not to mention the heating bills. Now I know everyone has a complaint about where they live, so you have to take alot with a grain of salt, but the Humidity here in the summer can get to me, the heat I can take, I know in Florida the summer is hot and humid all summer. Is there a "cooler" area in Florida, meaning is northern Florida better than the southern part. Do you at least get a cooler breeze by living near the coast? Advantages I think of moving to Florida,
1/ Cheaper housing, a house in flordia would cost double here, especially now
2/ No income tax
3/ Cheaper property taxes, although house insurance may be alittle higher, as expected
4/ No excise taxes on cars
5/ No more winter
Any advice or comments would be appreciated on florida vs the north, or the areas mentioned
Kevin | Providence, RI