Crowded, costly, and complicated: 3 former Floridians explain why they left the state
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Crowded, costly, and complicated: 3 former Floridians explain why they left the state
""Our reasons for moving were multifaceted. A major factor was affordability - the cost of living in Florida had gotten out of control. Prices increased for everything - homeowners' and auto insurance, and even for everyday expenses like groceries and eating out.""
""The Joneses found a more affordable, more relaxing life in North Carolina. They now live in a custom-built lakefront home on 1.5 acres - the kind of property Jones said she couldn't have afforded in Florida.""
Kimberly Jones, originally from Florida, moved to North Carolina due to the rising cost of living and infrastructure issues exacerbated by an influx of newcomers. The increased housing costs and everyday expenses in South Florida became unsustainable for her and her husband. They found a more affordable lifestyle in North Carolina, where they could afford a custom-built lakefront home. Florida's net domestic migration has cooled, indicating a waning appeal as tax benefits are overshadowed by high living costs.
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