5 Reasons Why We Prefer Florida Over Texas | We're Moving Back!!!

[@diannashuster5594]

First I'd like to say thank you for your service! I moved to Florida from California 3 years ago. Best decision ever! Florida is beautiful, gorgeous beaches, clean, love the rain, and our Governor is the best in the country! 🌴🌺🐊

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Thank you

[@chrisdavid9989]

We lived in San Antonio for 18 years... just moved to FL in 2021, after vacationing here for 20+ years. Love, love, love it here! We can go to the beach whenever we want (15 min drive), sit outside in 80 degree weather in March while it's freezing in TX... love the laid-back lifestyle, the green grass all year around, the different wildlife... best move we've ever made!!

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

You seriously can’t beat it! It’s not without its flaws (no place is) but the beach and sunshine seem to make it all worth it! ✌🏾

[@noewey8821]

It gets freezing in Texas? Where exactly?

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

@@noewey8821 not usually but I’m in Houston

[@menlifecoach1804]

I live in San Antonio and I’m right behind you bro. I’m coming soon..

[@lhyork1608]

My husband is a Vietnam Veteran and we were moving to Florida from NY and we couldn’t believe the benefits for Veterans and it was heartwarming…plus we love our new Governor DeSantis….. plus we wanted to live free in beautiful weather!,!

[@TioGrassiente]

Dude, I'm moving back to Florida too. My top five reasons: #1 beaches & boating (I have 22' Mako); #2 property taxes (1/3rd the cost); #3 those typical rain & thunderstorms (relaxes the hell out of me); #4 crystal clear springs; #5 family. Yes, I love Texas too; the people and what this state represents in terms of liberty. I just miss Florida beaches way too much.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Thanks for watching and thanks for your response. Im glad to see you mention the rain as well because I didn’t expect anyone to relate with me on that one! 😂 but I was just in FLORIDA last week and I was telling myself that FLORIDA is all that great and the cost of living is so high and then I went to the beach and all of that went away immediately! 😂 The beach seems to cure all. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@noahreyes5241]

Yeah I live here FLorida and the raining days are kind of underrated. Raining days are the best to have kind of like a relax movie day with snacks and nice meal. Cool video

[@KristinAngel]

I’m originally from New Jersey and I’ve lived in Florida since 1990 and absolutely love my Florida! However, since my 15 year old daughter died and she being my youngest I feel I need to switch gears and do something completely different and start a new life as I’ve been feeling incomplete in Florida. I’ve been feeling a “sign” for months now that it’s time for me to move and Texas being the state in mind particularly Austin Texas. Only time will tell what happens next. Thank you for sharing your experience’s, perspective and video.

[@BringBackMasculinity1987]

Wow RIP to your daughter 🙏

[@KristinAngel]

@@BringBackMasculinity1987 Thank You 😊

[@JetBlackSax]

Really considering moving to FL after my graduate studies in saxophone so that I can teach and gig in a really beautiful state (weather wise) I LOVE Florida anytime I’ve visited my family down that way. I’m from the Midwest, I HATE the cold, I can deal with it but I wanna be somewhere to be happier, find a better source for income as well as again-be where the weather is warm & beautiful. Thanks for your service and thank you for this information!

[@J3ffdrums]

Love this video. I’m born & raised in Texas but we’re getting ready for our move to Sarasota. I don’t think we’ll regret it.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Sarasota is so freakin beautiful!!!

[@MichaelSmith-rt8vj]

what's good brother..I have been living in houston texas for two years. After spending 36 years living in bronx ny..I got very tired of the cold 🥶 weather..I was in Tampa Florida for the Christmas holiday..I FELL in love with Florida brother. I can not say that I like texas brother. I just got tired of the NY winter men..Florida weather reminds me of my country of birth..Jamaica. one love brother take care...

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Thanks for the love fam! Florida is easy to fall in love with! I love the warm weather as well. Do you think that you will stay in Houston or move to Florida???

[@MichaelSmith-rt8vj]

well brother I am a long distance truck driver. I have not made up my mind on where I would like to settle down. however, I don't want to go back to the cold weather. Tired of the many taxes..ALSO the high cost of living in ny. Maybe if I had kids would already made up my mind. However, I don't have kids. My three favorite states are Georgia Florida and texas..still dreaming brother..one love..

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

@@MichaelSmith-rt8vj take your time man, I don’t think you can go wrong with either of those three states though 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@frogsofindia]

Thanks for sharing! I live in Seattle and it is too cold for me! I love the rain but I need heat. It sounds like Florida might be what I'm looking for. Next step is to convince my husband to take a trip out there :)

[@lisatraczyk9274]

My son and I go back n forth about Texas vs Florida. We’ve been vacationing in FL for years (never TX). I’ve always wanted to move to FL. Now that he’s a young adult (only 19) and he hates the Mn winters at 19! lol, we are ready to go. Just trying to find the best area for work, play and housing. Thanks for the video!

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Well, I’m obviously biased! 😂 I love Florida! But…I’m also the ultimate beach bum. I know that beach towns may not be the best as far as cost of living, housing prices, and great jobs but that’s a price that I’m willing to pay for my happiness. I feel like Texas is better for housing and jobs but where’s my beautiful beaches??? It all comes back to the beach for me! 😂 I hope that you all do try something new though because it never hurts to try new things. You could move to Florida and realize that you don’t like it and then try Texas. You could not like Texas and feel like Minnesota was better than both of them and move back or FLORIDA could be the best thing that ever happened to y’all! I guess the most important thing is getting the experience and not living with regret! 🙏🏾

[@lisatraczyk9274]

@@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney I think you just gave me an extra push to go for it. We also just got back from Tampa and we just get a sense of relaxation and peace hanging at the beach. I think FL will be our first try. 😁

[@lisatraczyk9274]

@@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney we’ll I just saw your newest video about Texas. Your killin me 😂 Thanks for your videos!!

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

@@lisatraczyk9274 isn’t it amazing?!

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

@@lisatraczyk9274 😂 thank you! I’m just sharing my pain with you all. 😂 it’s not an easy decision at all. I love them both. My heart is in Florida but my pockets like Texas! 😂

[@Angelica_672]

I lived in South Florida in the mid 2000’s. I LOVED the beach and swimming. The hectic lifestyle in South Florida caused me to move, but I have heard the area that you are in has a different vibe. Now I live in New Mexico and love the high desert. The sunshine and mountains are amazing. I have figured out that I like living either at the ocean or the mountains, so Texas wouldn’t work for me. Live and learn!

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

I haven’t been to New Mexico but I know a lot of people that were stationed there and they hated it 😂. I think they were at Holloman AFB. I would still love to go because I bet that it’s beautiful. They even said that it was beautiful. They were upset that there was nothing to do. What part of south Florida were you in?

[@Angelica_672]

@@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney Hollloman is pretty much in the middle of nowhere lol. I’m in Albuquerque. Not as much to do as bigger cities, but there are lots of breweries and hiking spots. I was in Miami Beach.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

@@Angelica_672 ohhhhh okay gotcha! 😂

[@lhyork1608]

I don’t know where you were in Florida but we live in Cape Coral which is beautiful….it is so peaceful…yes the traffic in the southern end is busy but between The Cape and Fort Meyers we want for nothing!

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

@@lhyork1608 I lived in Panama City and Tallahassee. How the housing prices in Cape Coral?

[@vudoo6]

Thank you for your service, my wife and I are in the same boat man. Debating on DAL/HOU or FL

[@LifeWithTrig]

Crazy thing bro me and my lady are in St.Pete Fl. and we close on our house Feb 18 in Houston lol. Every reason you mentioned I thought about. Fishing is my number one thing. I subbed fam. We're definitely going to miss Florida.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Wow, that’s crazy! 😂 I love St. Pete! Houston is a really dope city, I truly believe that y’all will enjoy it. Maybe we can get up and go fishing sometime? I don’t really know where to go right now other than Galveston but it’s a start 😂

[@LifeWithTrig]

Thats a bet! Houston is definitely a dope city man it's so much to do. 8 more days bro. We are super excited😂😂

[@calallen8786]

Moving out of Florida for me.... after being here for 35 years it time for a change and new fishing experience! Born and raised in St Petersburg. Miss the old St Petersburg now a day it too much traffic, overpopulation, too fast paced for me. But looking at North Carolina or Tennessee where it slow paced like up in the mountains. Already achieved my fishing missions here in Florida. Just about caught every single species except bones, and black fin tuna.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Wow, that’s weird for me to hear someone say that they want to move to NC. I’m originally from NC and you couldn’t pay me to go back! 😂 Tennessee is beautiful! I hope that you find what you’re looking for. 🙏🏾

[@calallen8786]

@@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney well was born and raised in Florida but need a change of life. A fresh start. I love the mountains, cooler weather, fishing, camping so pretty much anything outdoorsy.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

@@calallen8786 makes sense

[@calallen8786]

@@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney yeah but I COULD always move back in Florida in future. If those other state isn't really for me. So I've never experienced 4 season even snow but seen it like a day that it. So I don't know if ill like it or not

[@jonathan6480]

Very helpful! I'm from Philly, and I can't decide between Dallas or Tampa. I'm leaning Tampa because of the beach. No matter which city I choose, I know they're both better than Philly!

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Dallas and Tampa are great options to have! 😂 Don’t seem that you can go wrong either way unless you’re a beach bum like myself.

[@jonathan6480]

@@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney Definitely, it does seem like Dallas is more affordable than Tampa. The rents in Tampa seem higher thsn Dallas.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

@@jonathan6480 yes, Tampa is ridiculous right now. My biggest issue is that it seems that money goes a lot further in Texas and that there’s more people with money. It’s hard to give that up for the beach even though I love the beach more than anything!

[@mscreative7345]

I have a desire to move to Florida and so you came up in my recommend. I am subscribing to you bc I am interested in your moving process and your life journey when you begin to live in Florida. When do you think you will be moving? Good show. 🥰

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Well thank you so much for subscribing and for your kind words! We are looking to move by this summer. If not, it will be next summer. Thanks again for watching! 🙏🏾

[@dontewalker4104]

I live in Texas but it does not compare to Florida .Every time I visit Florida I don’t want to leave .

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

That’s a fact!!! I have the same exact feeling.

[@johngotti299]

Im from Florida and I think Colorado is the best state in America

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

I’ve never been to Colorado but it looks so dope! I can’t wait to check it out.

[@Gong14921]

Awesome video my friend. Interesting insights. I'm in AZ right now, but thinking of moving to Florida or Texas. What cities in Florida do you think are best for and angle people in their late 20's?

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Can you please repeat the question? I would to give you a solid answer but I couldn’t quite understand the question.

[@Gong14921]

@@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney just realized my question didn't make sense. Yes, so I am looking to move to Florida, but I'm not sure where to move. I'm young, and looking for a place that has people around my age (20-35 years old), but a place that is also affordable. Any cities that you recommend?

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

@@Gong14921 gotcha. What do you like to do? How important is the beach to you? Do you prefer a big city or it doesn’t really matter?

[@Gong14921]

@@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney I don't club much, but I do like to check out bars and speakeasies. I also enjoy being active, so being relatively close to the beach would be great. I want to be in an environment that encourages being healthy. Also want to be around women my age to date. Size of the city doesn't have to be huge. Definitely not Miami. I really appreciate your help

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

@@Gong14921 I honestly think that you couldn’t go wrong with Orlando or Tampa. Tallahassee also may be a good fit. It’s a college town but a lot of people in that age range are there as well as some people stay after they graduate.

[@nicolealligator7754]

you're funny as hell 'who likes the cold weather?'. I'm seriously considering FL as a forever destination. would you say south fl like west palm beach has access to beachfront restaurants and springs and taverns like you talked about? or was that more for the panhandle? liked and subscribed !

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Cold weather sucks! I would say that the beach front restaurants are all over Florida but I’m not sure about the springs and taverns. I only know of the ones in the panhandle. I don’t think that you can go wrong with Florida other than the cost of living but you get what you pay for! 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@calallen8786]

Closest spring from West Palm Beach is like 4 to 5 hours away

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

@@calallen8786 WPB is beautiful!

[@calallen8786]

@@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney yes it is but closest springs i believe is like 4 to 5 hours from it there one in Orlando that the closest from WPB but there bunch in north Florida. Best one I been to is Ginnie Springs. You should check it out 😅😂😂

[@jf4272]

Would like to know how yall feel about the tampa and miami area which is better overall?

[@nategodwin9258]

The only thing better in Florida than Texas is the beach. The houses and apartments look better in Texas, and they are cheaper. Jobs pay more, and Texas is more diverse.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

You’re not wrong but I’ll risk it all for the beach!

[@JohnnyBeitia]

"PANAMÁ RELOCATION TOURS!! WITH JACKIE!!😊 🙋👍❤️👈"

[@jessicaedpatule4042]

We moved to Florida from Texas and let me tell you if you don't make 100k or more you going to be struggling financially but bad . And this is in all South Florida if you move to Tampa 90k and if you move to central Florida around 80k to 75k . School are more expensive food is more expensive gasoline oi is more expensive and even daycare costs are higher. And didn't even think you can rent or buy a house without flooring insurance and let me tell you most of them they only cover 10%. The state is absolutely gorgeous but and definitely more safe than Texas, but extremely expensive also.

[@devonx7001]

Looking to relocate to Florida in August. Can’t decide between Pensacola or Panama.. 27 year old single black male looking for a fresh start. Which would you say would be a better fit?

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

I’m in Pensacola as I type this message 😂. I’ve spent a significant amount of time in Pensacola and I lived in Panama City for 6 years. I would say that it depends on what your looking for. As a matter of fact, answer that question first and then I can properly answer yours.

[@devonx7001]

@@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney Love outdoor activities kayaking, trails, of course it’s Florida so can’t do any mountains lol but mos def love the water. Not really into big crowds & partying, but I enjoy being close to areas that offer diverse things to do having that as an option would be nice if I did want to go out. Job opportunities doesn’t really matter, as I’m a remote developer & also I freelance so long as I have WiFi I can make income. An area with a nice population around my age group as well would be cool.. hopefully this helps. Also looking to rent not interested in buying at the moment.. looking to use Florida as my US home base as I prepare to start living over seas in the next 2 years in Central America.

[@devonx7001]

Also diversity would be nice a mix of all ppl!

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

That’s interesting man as we’re contemplating living overseas as well. As far as all of the things that you’re looking for, I feel like you can get all of those things in the panhandle except for diversity. Diversity is definitely lacking unless you are near a military base. Southern FLORIDA may check all of the boxes for you but will be more expensive.

[@devonx7001]

@@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney Gotcha! Yea lol I figured south Florida was more diverse from my research but it’s a lot more expensive for sure 😂 I’m an Army veteran myself so living by a military base is no problem. Thanks for this info, guess I need to come check out both Panama & Pensacola.. leaning more Pensacola but since I’m still young I kinda feel Panama would be more exciting far as things to do lol

[@southernlady8809]

Have you found housing? EVERYONE is moving here since the pandemic (1000 + daily) and rentals and single family homes are really scarce and very high in the panhandle. 😩

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

I haven’t done extensive research but I will say that I have cold feet about moving back because prices are so high. We have also decided to go with central or south Florida but that’s even more expensive. 😫😫😫

[@southernlady8809]

@@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney Think the panhandle has passed it now. 😩 Understand central FL away from the beach is the least expensive, but never seen this many people ... 😨

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

@@southernlady8809 are you saying that the panhandle is more expensive than central and south Florida?

[@southernlady8809]

@@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney That's what I'm hearing from realtors I've kept up with for comparisons. I was shocked, but it's like the panhandle has just been discovered by a lot of people.😩🌴

[@calallen8786]

That the other reason why I'm moving out of Florida it too overpopulated, I meant out of control. It basically eating our wilderness of Florida we barely have that anymore. Florida native here btw

[@PlaylistKiiing]

I really believe I belong in Florida.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

Don’t fight it…join the club! 😂

[@PlaylistKiiing]

@@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney Definitely, I'm from Texas. I gotta start coming to visit but don't know where to start first. I just want to be by the beach and since I'm a single man, I wanna see where the women are.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

@@PlaylistKiiing yea man, make that trip! It’s not too far. Also, I’m a happily married man that is married to a beautiful woman- had to throw that disclaimer out there in case my wife sees this! 😂 But…I’m sure that there are single women everywhere in Florida! 😂😂😂

[@PlaylistKiiing]

@@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney Lol already bro, and definitely throw that disclaimer out there. To the misses if you do see this, this brother had no influence on what I just said. 😂

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

@@PlaylistKiiing 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😂😂😂

[@JohnnyBeitia]

"5 REASONS TO GET PANAMÁ RESIDENCY!!😊 🙋👍❤️👈"

[@doubleoseven273]

Based on that intro please move back haha

[@donjuan914]

There's only 3 states in the US I can live in, and that's California, Arizona, and Florida. I've seen enough to know my likes and dislikes.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

You can’t get mad at someone that knows exactly what they like! 😂😂😂

[@nategodwin9258]

Your definitely gonna need peace, relaxation, and clarity when your paying 700,000 for a 1,200 square foot home lol.

[@AchillesRuptureRecoveryJourney]

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