Living in Florida vs. South Carolina - Let me share my experiences living in both states!

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Living in Florida vs. South Carolina - Let me share my experiences living in both states!

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Living in Florida vs. South Carolina - Let me share my experiences living in both states! I cover cost of living, weather, quality of life and cuisine. I will say, Florida is a southern state but the true hospitality is in South Carolina! And their are other differences you will want to hear!
If you have any questions about living in Florida vs. South Carolina, please reach out to me any time!
Sue LeFavi - eXp Realty
(843) 603-3800
LeFavi.Sue@gmail.com
Website: SusanLefavi.expRealty.com

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@rugrad98 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I live in SC but also lived in FL. Both are great states and have their pros and cons. The Gulf of Mexico beaches in Florida are exceptionally beautiful, which can’t be overlooked, as well as being able to pre-pay for college. SC does have a property tax on vehicles, campers and boats, which is bs, while FL doesn’t have a state income tax.

@TheLowcountry Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and your input! I do agree, the Gulf beaches are gorgeous! Yes, pros and cons of both to consider!

@dannywalker1635 Жыл бұрын

If you are retired Florida wins hands down. That bs personal property tax goes back to British rule I think. And the income tax will nail you on pretty much everything except social security. If you have pensions and retirement accounts they will get a good piece of it.

@Moving.To.Charleston 5 ай бұрын

Good point @rugrad98 I have lived in both!

@jimbishop7513 Жыл бұрын

I live in fort myers fl , but I have family in Campobello SC. I spent summers picking every thing that grows I still go back, but at 76 Fl fits. I will always love SC. I'm from Boston MA

@TheLowcountry Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! It's nice you have an appreciation for both states!

@jimagent1826 Ай бұрын

I was surprised by which states weren't on the top 10 of insurance costs. Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama come to mind.

@mrjim1044 7 ай бұрын

I'm from NJ and have a beautiful 8 bedroom home built in the 1800's. I think SC would be the perfect place for me. I hope to visit soon.

@TheLowcountry 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Come on down! I'd love to show you around!

@billybilly3333333333 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the fair and honest comparison. Live near Pompano Beach and with windstorm insurance costing $16,000 per year with a $53,000 deductible we have serious insurance issues. Used to live in Spartanburg SC but that was long ago.

@TheLowcountry 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Wow! I knew FL insurance was extremely high yet it still continues to increase! And what a deductible! 😱

@josephjohnson3641 Жыл бұрын

I’m thinking about moving to South Carolina in April of 2024

@TheLowcountry Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Come visit first if you haven't already! Great state!🙂

@shanehester5317 4 ай бұрын

it depends on where u are coming from.

@dennyfie 3 ай бұрын

@@shanehester5317I hated SC.too many deceiving people, .you are not getting the truth from these pod casts.

@SoftwareManiacLSM Жыл бұрын

Great summary. Would be interesting to see what you think about SC vs NC/GA. I lived in both NC and SC and as much as I loved the low country, my heart always is back with Asheville. But ya never know, as my wife says, "There's something special about the low country that you don't feel in NC." Thanks for the video.

@Pmtd1234 9 ай бұрын

We had a house under construction in FL and opted out of the deal to remain in SC. The reasons for us...traffic in FL (we were building west of Orlando) and just too flat. We live near the NC/SC border near I-26. We love the mountains!

@TheLowcountry 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and your comment! I completely understand about the Orlando area traffic, not fun! Glad to hear you love SC! It's definetely a more "layed back" lifestyle!🙂

@breakingthechainusa1007 10 ай бұрын

I live in Murrells Inlet and pretty much Coastal SC and North Florida are the same culturally and landscape wise. South Florida is like a different country

@TheLowcountry 10 ай бұрын

LOL! Thanks for watching and your feedback!

@mimijdogwood 6 ай бұрын

Good morning I am from Texas I was offered a job on Hilton Head Island wasn’t in the budget to visit first . I’ve been told to sell everything or donate and just go and start over ( it’s a live in position) and enjoy the beach life lol but have had a couple say why leave and start over without your stuff. I’m torn but mainly just scared I think lol I am officially an empty nester single mom I have had kids with me or seniors that I used to take care of for 32 years so now I’m in my own and keep saying that I wanna do something different And I thought we just put what will fit in my car and just start driving lol your video made me think maybe this lady could give me some better insight thank you. Have a great day.

@TheLowcountry 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! It soulds like a good, shorte term, option to try out The Lowcountry and see if it's in your long range plan. I think you'll love the HH beaches and outdoor lifestyle. It has gotten fairly pricy to live there but there are always neighboring towns like Bluffton, Beaufort and Savannah you can explore.

@thomasarillotta6518 10 ай бұрын

10/12/23 Viewing; loved it!

@JKBreton Жыл бұрын

didn't know you graduated from UF; we live here in Gatorville but moving to HHI/Bluffton area in July. Can't wait...but need to find Gator Club close to the island. Thanks

@TheLowcountry Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yes, a Gator Alum! We were part of a Gator Club out of Savannah when we lived in GA but haven't found anything here. Please call if I can help with your move!

@JKBreton Жыл бұрын

@@TheLowcountry Thanks! Will have to get somehing going then :)

@TheLowcountry Жыл бұрын

@@JKBreton Thanks for watching! If you come this way, please reach out! I'd love to show you around!

@marknewton6984 9 ай бұрын

Go Gators!

@Rachelshmachel63 Жыл бұрын

We like NC , Wilmington specifically but it gets too cold in winter … that’s the problem

@TheLowcountry Жыл бұрын

Yes, a bit too chilly up there for me! Thanks for watching!

@marknewton6984 9 ай бұрын

Brrrrrrrr!

@esmeraldareal312 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@TheLowcountry Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!🙂

@bigjoe805 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank You

@TheLowcountry Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and your nice feedback! 🙂

@MonarchRoofing Жыл бұрын

Loveeee this!

@TheLowcountry Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!🙂

@MB-fr6gu 9 ай бұрын

Great video, plz are both same hot and humidity…also are both has same mesquites

@TheLowcountry 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and your feedback!

@captdrewcafe 4 ай бұрын

How about Auto registration in SC? Value X tax rate every year!!

@TheLowcountry 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yes, we do have an ad valorem tax on vehicles (cars/boats) based on the appraised value but it's not bad!

@chrisdeluca1475 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on NC vs SC?

@TheLowcountry Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my videos! No, not yet but it's on my list to video!

@stevebrackett2676 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@TheLowcountry Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice feedback Steve! 😀

@YourFellowRNRSisterFan98 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sue I am almost always commenting on your videos, I’m from Beaufort South Carolina my house burnt boy do I miss it there really bad. This video was really cool and it did great on highlighting our area. But honestly I’d rather live in Florida vs where im at cause it’s not freezing there year around or you know I’d take South Carolina back.

@TheLowcountry Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and I get it! Like I said, it's all about your preferences! I hate the cold but do like the mild change of seasons here!

@dan-patrickobrien3580 Жыл бұрын

The only place in Florida that has a big difference of climate than lowcountry of south Carolina is south Florida. I've been all through Florida during the winter and it's the same as the lowcountry.

@shanehester5317 4 ай бұрын

well to be honest many locals in s.c. have no Ziel in life.there are a few areas that do but id imagine florida has a much more positive additude.theres not much of a job market in s.c. either. id say s.c. is better left for retired people not the young.

@TheLowcountry 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I do tend to agree with you, the desireable locations in SC are geared towards retired folks. Because it's such a desirable place to live (espeially along the coastal areas) prices contiue to increase but at least, at a slower pace.

@staciemeyer9649 Жыл бұрын

Nice comparison. I currently live in Florida and am trying to decide where I want to move next. I moved from CA to FL in 2020. I have a book called "Stratigic Relocation" - a very well researched book about how each state ranks and unfortunately S Carolina only gets 1&1/2 stars - though FL gets ZERO stars.

@TheLowcountry Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I don't know what the ranking qualifications are but I think it's a matter of lifestyle preference.

@staciemeyer9649 Жыл бұрын

@@TheLowcountry it's the most thorough research you can find.

@CroisMoi Жыл бұрын

@@staciemeyer9649 What criteria do you use? It seems to me like crime is going up everywhere these days. I am trying to figure out where I want to go.

@staciemeyer9649 Жыл бұрын

@@CroisMoi it's not my criteria. The book, Strategic Relocation looks at crime, climate, nuclear threats, economy, etc

@MaryLopez-hc7rc Жыл бұрын

Well, of course you are from California. I highly suggest you spare us and relocate back to wrecked Ca.

@sophiagiaccio4977 Жыл бұрын

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@TheLowcountry Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my videos!

@markforeman91 Жыл бұрын

I live in PA now and I am 70 but still working full time. I know I will retire someday and my wife is on me about just that. I was thinking SC or TN and want to vacation in both before making my decision. I will probably retire in 2 years but definitely by 75, You make it sound so amazing where you live I want to vacation there soon. I eat only beef now along with butter, bacon, and eggs and have found Costco the best place for reliable steaks. From where you live how long a drive is it to the closest Costco?

@TheLowcountry Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Costco is approx. 1 hour from Beaufort and 45 minutes from Bluffton.

@frankgeraci1060 9 ай бұрын

Are the summers the same in the lowcountry vs florida as far as heat wise ?

@TheLowcountry 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! After living in both states, I'd have to say the summers are pretty comparable unless you are near the coast, and then you do get a breeze off the water!

@user-vp4bi3sh8b 6 ай бұрын

Im interested in preconstruction deals for flipping. Can you assist ?

@Dp-sg9fq Жыл бұрын

How about home price’s difference between the two?

@TheLowcountry Жыл бұрын

Hi, DP! That data is in the video! It’s subject to the town you are living in but it’s there! I referenced a website in the video that can help you in your research!

@missanonymous9162 Жыл бұрын

I am concern, if South Carolina has diverse population? I used to live in NYC, I feel comfortable because it is diverse, as well as moving to Florida with a big Spanish population. At workplace I feel comfortable being around different races not only white. Im considering moving to South Carolina because Florida is so expensive, but however moving to a place where it is not diverse, I feel uncomfortable I might get racist comments and remark. There are still some racist people in Florida, like this white old dude asked if I speak English, and this Karen calling a manager for me because she cant hear my voice, and this white old man uber driver asked if I rent the entire house or just a room when he dropped me off the house that Im renting. LOL

@TheLowcountry Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! As far as diversity, it really depends on the city. Here's a link with the most diverse cities www.homesnacks.com/most-diverse-cities-in-south-carolina/ If you like smaller towns, Aiken is very nice!

@missanonymous9162 Жыл бұрын

@@TheLowcountry thank you!

@dadejavusc Жыл бұрын

South Carolina is one of the state that have a high African American population. Almost 30% of the population.. Im not sure if that is diverse enough for you!

@whypanamanow Жыл бұрын

@@dadejavusc thanks for pointing this out but from what I’m sensing from this guys post above apparently is not what he considers diversity.. He’s not talking about the black and white population in South Carolina. He wants a large Spanish speaking population and if that’s not the case apparently he does not consider it diverse, which ultimately makes no sense to me at all. 🤦🏽‍♂️

@MaryLopez-hc7rc Жыл бұрын

Simple lady…. Check the demographics. However, I think you are getting your digs in. I suggest you relocate to Texas.

@kfergus3662 11 ай бұрын

SC what I heard that taxes are high and No Jobs, wear house.. I visited SC I thought the people was rude

@career5690 11 ай бұрын

I heard that southerners are nice.

@TheLowcountry 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Our property taxes are one of the lowest in the US! Along the coast where I am, hospitality & healthcare are the industries proving a good many of the jobs. From my experience, I've only experienced the southern hospitality!

@Danno-in-Maine 11 ай бұрын

Does SC have state income tax? Does SC tax SS and retirement accounts?

@TheLowcountry 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yes, we do have state income tax. SC does not tax SS and provides a $15,000 taxable income deduction for seniors receiving any other type of retirement income.

@davidmhboyer Жыл бұрын

what about the pan handle if fl? it is a combo of the two

@TheLowcountry Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my video! I love the beaches in the Panhandle of FL! Based on history, it's just considerably more valuable for hurricanes than SC and as a result, insurance is more expensive.

@davidmhboyer Жыл бұрын

@@TheLowcountry i have looked at Charleston and houses cost twice as much as Pensacola. And by far better beaches here. Orange Beach is a good option too as Alabama has lower taxes.