The BEST Cost Of Living Guide For The Florida Keys (Honest)

[@racerex340]

Up here in northern New England, 5 bedroom home on 2 acres, average price of a house in rural suburbs is about $375K on an acre, most have wells so water is just the electricity to pump it, homeowners insurance about $1400/yr, property tax about $6500/yr. The killers here for utilities are power and heat. We have AC's in nearly every room, just to keep the house at 70-72 during the summer, plus the pool pump results in about $600/mo electric bill from June to September, and we pay about $500/mo from November to April for heating oil (we like it cold), and still pay about $350/mo for electricity during the winter. Septic is cheap, only costs us about $300 to have it emptied every 2ish years. The most expensive stuff here is electricity, heating oil, property tax and natural gas (if you have it). I have a friend one town over who just built a 4400sq ft 6 bedroom on 4 acres valued at about $960K, and they're paying about $25K a year in property tax, imagine paying over $2000 a month in property tax. Average property tax up here in my state is about 2.9%, some towns are as high as 3.4%, some as low as 2%.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Wow! That is some harsh property tax. Thanks for all the info!

[@jayjohnson9668]

That was about right with all the info about costs in the Keys. The main huge difference is real-estate. Everything else is pretty relative but def more expensive…..its the trade off for being in that area😎

[@bradward2227]

I know u guys help so many people.great job

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thank you so much!

[@handzmagic]

@@GablesOnTheGo ~ @@GablesOnTheGo -- Good day Mark & Laurie... you certainly grabbed my attention late last night on that home I think was in Little Torch Key or Big Pine & then I watched your sit down with the Owners... who are Renting it out for now. The built in concrete pool was especially nice. Their whole layout was Sweet!!! Both vids were Great, from Showing the whole home, to the interesting and informative conversation the 4 of you shared. Anyway, the Keys has had my Heart♡ since I was 6 yrs old....been 5 Decades Too Long! Did live in Miami for a couple years of College. But decided to come back to Jersey and Work with my beloved ♡Daddy♡. He sadly died in '81 at 55 yrs young to lung cancer. The anniversary of him leaving is coming up quick. 😪🙏 HIS SHARING & LOVE FOR THE KEYS, the Gorgeous Tropical Beauty and the BEST Fishing, Swimming, etc... IS HOW IT ALL STARTED.💙 I've been thinking for almost 10 yrs. if I could find me a 2-3 bedrm home back in South Florida or in The KEYS♡. Don't need to be on the Ocean or a Canal and I Don't want a FixerUpper. I'm a bit spoiled or bouji about my surroundings and food... lol. Let's Talk sometime in early October. I'll reach out to the both of YoU or you are Welcome to reach back to me. Thanks Much and I'll be listening in to your Videos. 👍 Real name is ~ Rozlyn @609-320-9609 cell and Yes, I'm in this crappy DemRatState of S. Jersey and it's Not where I belong!!

[@christinanauerth2542]

Thanks for another informative video! I love those „ sit down and talk- Videos“. I guess I will never have the opportunity to live in the keys ( I’m from Germany, so I live far away), but I am fascinated by the lifestyle there and really enjoyed it when visiting on holidays in the states. I love learning about the keys and living there. You could talk about how the garbage collection works on the keys and I would still sit there, ears perked up and listen😂😂 you seem so down to earth and nice. Keep the good work coming- i am excited for the next video🤗🤗🤗

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks so much for watching! Mark's mother is from Trier, Germany!

[@christinanauerth2542]

@@GablesOnTheGo oh that’s not too far from my home. Viele Grüße aus Deutschland- which means many greetings from Germany 🦩🦩

[@FASTBACKKAT]

LIVED IN KEYWEST BACK IN 80-81 WHEN X WAS IN THE NAVY,LIVED IN NAVY HOUSING, all the houses were the same, the navy has since sold them all i think... But i was pregnant while living there,our son was born in the hospital delivered by a mid wife,as my doctor was in surgery when i went in labor, so my son Matt is a native conch... lol..We loved it there,the afternoon shower every day, ,We would take the kids up to Bahia Honda to play in the water,wound up on a nude beach,lol we were so suprised.. Sadly we were transfered to Goosecreek ,South Carolina at the end of 1981,had to leave Keywest.. ID LOVE TO LIVE IN THE KEYS AGAIN...

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Maybe you will one day 🌞

[@lisal77]

Thank you for the info. My husband and I love the Keys and our looking forward to our extended vacations during retirement

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Have fun! Thanks for watching!

[@ironmalice93]

When I am ready to buy, I'm calling you guys, thanks for the videos!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Well thanks so much, we'll be happy to help when you are ready, give us a call any time!

[@thommeyer6356]

Yet another factual, straight forward and honest perspective, on life in the Keys...thank you. For future ideas, you might consider medical facilities/care in the area. Even if you are in good shape, and healthy, adequate medical care can be crucial. Accidents on land and water can/and do, occur frequently...especially when outdoor activities are so abundant. The further down the Keys you go, the more remote these services become, and Key West is literally, the end of the line. Should anything happen, you may find yourself in a very expensive ambulance ride to Miami. Just a thought!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

That's a good idea! Thanks!!

[@rolandfero9742]

I visit the keys relatively often...and I've read in the keys weekly, that the medivac (helicopter) runs about 1000 trips a year to miami. Thats about 3 times a day...sounds like alot...but thats what the weekly posted.

[@judyfroemming7756]

In a couple of sentences you said Floridan to keys about 30 times. No need to say Florida keys that many times.

[@campfireaddict6417]

@@GablesOnTheGo But there are 3 hospitals in the Keys. Thing is if you get bent while diving the nearest hyperbaric chamber is in Miami.

[@jlf1309]

Yep! They land the trauma hawk helicopter on the bridges. Not to mention only one highway to get where you need to go. 🥴

[@TheWingnut1999]

Really like your videos vacationing in big pine key this winter for the first time ever any advice

[@GablesOnTheGo]

We love Big Pine, much more open and spread out than other areas. Try to get on the water in the back country there, some of the most beautiful areas in the Keys in my opinion. Take a trip to the Content Keys if you get a chance! Have fun....bring bug spray!

[@MT29765]

We just came home from visiting Marathon. We didn’t find any of the restaurants to be friendly and holy smokes grocery stores and Walgreens was much more expensive than where we live. While it is so beautiful, I’m not sure I’d go back.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Hmmm, I'm sort of shocked that you didn't find any restaurants that were friendly, we've always remarked at home friendly and helpful everyone is here in the Keys...maybe caught them on a bad day! Thanks for watching and we hope you come back sometime and have better results!

[@MT29765]

@@GablesOnTheGo I have to eat gluten free so maybe it was bc of that. After he realized how rude he was when I asked for a gluten free menu, a guy told me it was bc they were so short staffed. At the cabana club @ key colony, our server Shelly was absolutely wonderful.

[@betsybarnicle8016]

I've lived in Key West and Tavernier/Key Largo, and I've never been a fan of Marathon. I think you just visited the wrong piece of the Keys.

[@JessePacheco]

Greetings from Colorado! Always so helpful! And you embody the lay back Florida Keys way! Cant wait to get back down there. Thanks for all the helpful content! Stay low key! 😉

[@GablesOnTheGo]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching!

[@amyangel251]

Very informative, good info for anyone interested in moving to the Keys.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thank you for watching Amy!

[@anthonyca]

Thanks for doing these videos. I first visited the keys last November and I love that place.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Well thanks for watching! So glad to hear you enjoyed the Keys!

[@davidoverholt251]

I am almost 70 years old, and my Pain Management Doctor is from the Florida Keys! I just love her at this day in my life, and suffering from back/nerve/pain! Who knows!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Well hope you get to feeling better! Thanks for watching!

[@Davidjr73]

Thank you very much for the very informative video. I think it helped me with some upcoming decisions. I'm hoping to be a resident in Marathon by November. Hopefully the home at the end of Coco Plum will still be available!! I'll be intouch..

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Give me a call or email David, and I'll be glad to clear up any questions you might have....to the best of my ability! 770-561-6091 [e-mail]

[@Davidjr73]

@@GablesOnTheGo I left you a voicemail........ Thank you!!

[@kenweber2619]

This is a very helpful video. Thank you both.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

You are welcome Ken!

[@mochabreeze3870]

Presentations are always fabulous. What can you share about flooding and all of the talk I hear about the rise in sea level. Any recommendations about buying with projections in mind?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

That is always a concern but know one really knows if and when that will happen. Could be after my time here on Earth so we are just going to enjoy everything we can while we are here. If you are interested in buying property here feel free to contact us. Just give us a call or shoot us an email, 770-314-2893 for Laurie - [e-mail] or 770-561-6091 for Mark - [e-mail], Coco Plum Realty. Thank you for watching!

[@jlf1309]

Excellent video! We live in Little Torch Key and my husband works in Marathon as a builder. It is a beautiful place to live IF you're into boating. Do not expect a lot of beaches, you do pay a bit more . Personally I would have stayed in Georgia! I love country life and horses.😊🐴

[@retireeslife4013]

I live in SW Florida Punta gorda. My question is why not locate the closest Sam's or Costco and go in with a few friends and taking a turns each, go buy meats at a reduced and share the cost. My guess is even with the trip and all that's involved you will save money. Have you ever thought about that as an idea? Btw fish is 100$ per gallon for us boat owners and you get a free Therapy session from Doctor Lovin life. Priceless. Never going back.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

I agree totally on the fish, we've got where we won't eat fish at a restaurant here in the Keys because once you've had it fresh that you caught and prepared that day properly, nothing else compares! It costs a fortune but we'd go fishing anyway just for fun. As far as steaks and such, it's more expensive here but not enough to justify a trip to Homestead...two hours away...we'll just pay the difference for convenience!

[@KeyserTheRedBeard]

really good content Gables On The Go. I broke that thumbs up on your video. Keep on up the first-rate work.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks, will do!

[@dpat9906]

We got the operating cost on a 6,000 sqft home down there and here's what the owners told us. Its water front with a dock and in a X flood zone so they don't carry flood insurance. Electric 425 a month Water 250 a month Lawn care 650 a month Property insurance 10k a month

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Did you mean 10k per year? I hope so!!

[@hosthoof1716]

Your videos have helped us wrap our heads around where to go,what to do and how to go about it. Looking forward to our end of month trip. Next time we will come to you for places to stay.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks so much!

[@TurboMalibuV6]

I was born in Key West in 1967 and in 1980, my family decided to move to NC - where their families lived. I revisited in 1992 and could tell the city was looking different than I had remembered just 12 years earlier. It had a lot more people running around the island and the landscape was changing with many more homes being converted into rentals. The local shrimp boats that once thrived there were being invaded and pushed away by yachts and the beaches were more crowded. In 2019, I visited once more and it was a different place....almost unrecognizable to a native Conch like myself that's been away for quite a while. It's really sad to see your hometown turn into a huge tourist attraction that drives the cost of living up high enough that it finally drives out the people who really call it 'home'. Just one night stay in a poorly maintained hotel was $600. I still have a few friends, that I went to school with, that still live there so, I'll be staying with them on my next vacation to Key West.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

I can understand your feelings about the Keys. I lived in the north east Georgia mountains when I was younger and it turned into a tourist town as well. But I do have a great appreciation for getting the experience to live on an island and still be in the U.S.

[@NoNORADon911]

My brothers were born in KW in 1959 and 1960 when my Dad was in the Coast Guard there.

[@jlf1309]

What beaches? The only one I know of is Bahia Honda.

[@kaycoger1005]

I haven’t heard sxxx fire since my daddy passed 🤣🤣🤣

[@mrbing7172]

Dudes so kool. Watch out for the rain.

[@reynaldorivera743]

Love island grill in Islamorada 👍👍👍👍my son loves the fish tacos there

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks so much for watching our channel!

[@muttratt9935]

Another great informative video! Thanks guys!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nameunavailable456]

Did you keep your place in Ga? I remember way back you were renting in the keys...did you end up buying? Great channel!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Yes we did keep our place in GA, we are in the process of trying to buy a home here now...we have been renting up to this point.

[@befmx31]

Thanks for the info guys. Not that I am in the market but still, great info. We are coming to Marathon for mini season. BTW, I am the one that reached out to you about finding a place to keep my boat for a night so I don't have to come down on the "Saturday from hell". Enjoy watching your videos. I prefer your fishing vids but I still watch and like your others.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks for watching! Hope you found a spot for your boat, have fun on your trip!

[@wayupnorthguy7889]

Very valuable information thank you!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rolandfero9742]

This was a very good vid, and well explained...maybe an idea , is doing a vid on expected range of wages for various jobs..like teaching and police officers....public records should show those, and even grocery clerks and hospitality...been hearing a large demand there...even county and state jobs- public record, but those seem political - meaning you gotta know someone. You could add more like construction workers, commercial fishermen, bartenders and waitresses....tight lines 😎

[@GablesOnTheGo]

All great suggestions! We'll see what we can do! Thanks for watching.

[@mrp18]

Lori mentioned Key Largo. There is a property there and also in Marathon that have attractive pricing but under the guise of Land Lease to bring the price to a reasonable price point for us Southeasterners (north Florida). What wisdom do you have on this from a relator and buyers perspective?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

The land leases work for some and not for others. It depends on what your long term goals are. Some folks are looking for any way they can to get into a decent place here in the Keys without the large upfront investment required to buy a similar home here and in such go with the higher monthly expenses of a land lease type situation. The ones you mention here in Marathon are somewhere in the ballpark of $1200/mo on top of your mortgage expense, but you dodge property taxes. I'm not saying it's a bad investment, it's just a different circumstance that justifies the monthly money vs the larger down payment, property tax and higher mortgage of a similar home not in a land lease. Hope this helps. give us a call if you'd like to discuss further. 770-561-6091

[@Goldgirl9]

Thank you, great video!

[@jeffsmith3392]

Thank you extremely knowledgeable. Enjoying your relaxing channel.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

So nice of you, thanks!

[@cnw8891]

I'm originally from Albany GA but lived in Athens and then Gainesville for a while before moving to Pensacola in 2018. In Gainesville, I lived in the Indian Hills neighborhood off of Thompson Bridge Road, and then at Lake Lanier Club for a short time. I have to say, you both look very familiar. I have no idea where I might know you from. Anyway, it's been a dream of mine to live in the Keys ever since I went with my parents in 1998. We drove from Albany the week before I started high school. We went down the Atlantic coast of Florida, taking our time, to Key West, where we spent a few days before driving back along the Gulf Coast. I'm making about $20/hour as an industrial maintenence mechanic and struggling in Pensacola. So I see little hope of ever living in the Keys. There aren't any factories there anyway. I'm a great cook and could open a restaurant if only I could afford to. Bummer. Maybe I'll win the lottery.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Hello Chris! Laurie and I lived on Thompson Bridge as well, up in Murrayville. I taught at Chestatee high school and she was at Lanier elementary...maybe you had seen us around. Keep your dream alive about coming to the Keys, you never know what might happen to get you down here! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@BB-bv6uq]

We love the Keys and we love your vlog!!! Keep up the great work 👍👍 We visit the keys every summer. Shit fire and all!!! 😂

[@GablesOnTheGo]

😀 Yeah, Laurie thought that was funny, I was just worried about my camera! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Conchatized]

Awesome videos guys!! We also live in the Florida Keys :) Born and raised!!

[@dougschemmel99]

Excellent video

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thank you very much!

[@KEN-du2iz]

Live in central Florida, excellent review. One day...

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Maybe one day! Thanks for watching!

[@garyweakley7611]

Very informative, thank you. I've always wondered about these things and ya'll explained things very well. I've seen many of your videos and enjoyed them, keep up the great work and good luck to you both.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@blakecouch]

LOL'ed at the shit 🔥. That's a favorite of mine

[@frankiej6860]

Thank you so much!! I came to FL in the 80,s and met my wife . I graduated in 1989 and was hired by IBM in NY. I spent Over 30 years in the semi-conductor biz and retired back here in the Tampa bay area. I made a good living but even your ball park figures are totally out of my reach. We will still visit the keys but the property taxes , insurance , and cost of property is almost 25% more down there. again thanks for the info....................Frankie J

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks for watching Frankie!

[@veeco3110]

Why do you feel that big pine is cheaper? I’m looking to close on a house there soon and wasn’t sure why the prices there were a tiny bit cheaper

[@jlf1309]

I believe it is because Big Pine is more of a country type setting. There is not a lot of access to the ocean . I love it because they have those precious key deer who you'll see wandering around in the store parking lots.They will come right up to you. I actually take care of horses in Big Pine Key. It is my favorite Key for sure! 😊🐴.

[@davidoverholt251]

Just saying, when I finally hit that lottery, I will be calling you two to hook me up for my needs in the Keys! Gables on the Go!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Sounds like a plan David! Thanks for watching!!

[@CarlosRodriguez-kh3df]

Y’all are my goals

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Well thank you sir 😀

[@adriannurse1502]

My wife and I live in Sarasota. We moved from the Washington DC suburbs of Virginia. Groceries here are the same. Our auto insurance doubled. We pay $3,600 a year for four vehicles. We have a 42' Class A diesel pusher. The insurance on that doubled also to $2,400 a year. We have a 2,040 sq ft home. Insurance on that is $1,800 a year. Fortunately we don't need flood insurance. We are on well and septic. Our water is nasty. Our electric bill in the dead of summer runs $180 to $200 a month. In the winter if we can turn the HVAC off and open the doors we can go as low as $70. That includes keeping the pool running too. It definitely depends on where you live. That's for sure. We have about 3/4 of an acre and keep the RV at the house. Restaurants here are the same as Virginia. I just had a turkey dinner with ice tea while I watched your video. With tax and tip I paid $15.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Sounds similar to the Keys except for the dinner 😃

[@colleensmith3374]

Awesome content! You guys look great.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@chrismahlstadt4277]

Great info as always, thanks!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Our pleasure!

[@gregh5787]

65” Samsung!!!! Yah boi

[@mattp4079]

Key Largo has a residential street that is flooded with seawater during King tides. No one, especially a realtor, wants to address the elephant in the room, but look at some of the FEMA projections on where Keys waterfront properties may be in say 20-30 yrs. Im not picking on the Keys either, I love spending time there, just being pragmatic.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

We are just going to love it for as long as we can 😀

[@cecil82foxboro]

Eating out seems reasonable McDonald's is almost $15.00 a person now in Maryland,PA.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Yep, here too!

[@keithwoods4628]

This may be a little late for a question, but sewer cost?

[@bwpospolyta]

Hello forgot to ask any new construction or plans coming up for new construction condos? I was there back in April but did not have time to drive around and look on the outskirts of marathon?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Yes, there are some new construction condos going up. Just give Mark a call at 770-561-6091 or email at [e-mail] if you would like to discuss. Thanks!!

[@jlf1309]

There are a lot of renovations. Many of the trailer parks are being bought and turned into resorts .

[@blueskiesflyer]

I heard homeowners insurance rates going up and up every year around Florida, can you say the same about the Keys? By how much % did it grow from 2021 to today?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Yes, that is for sure here. We have seen drastic increases in insurance and all sorts of new regulations...unfortunately. I have seen some policies triple in price.

[@aureliawallace737]

Great info 👍Well done 😍

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad you liked it!

[@doug2202]

I would like to know more about the condo you sold for 320,000

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Sure thing, Doug! Just give Mark a call at 770-314-2893 and he will be happy to share!

[@jimlimberakis8115]

How about sea walls and docks . I know there are some areas in Florida that the town maintains. Cost per foot to maintain or repair, Thank you,

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Most of the time that is the home owner's expense. We have heard a few instances where they are maintained. As far as the cost it really depends on the existing sea wall, material, and age. You would really need to check with a professional service for pricing. Thanks for watching!

[@jimlimberakis8115]

@@GablesOnTheGo thank you.

[@bwpospolyta]

How about gasoline and a cup of coffee? Regular day to day items? A pizza?

[@lukedubby]

Gas is about $2.70-$3 per gallon. Large pizza from independent restaurants can run close to $20-$25 or a little above average for a dominos pizza

[@rolandfero9742]

Haven't been down there recently, but is close to the national ave...there are 2 stations in marathon that are the cheapest in the keys...gas in key west is about 40 cents a gallon higher. Coffee is also around the national ave, $2 for a 20-24 oz cup....i would reccomend trying a cuban colada, its small and strong.....very good!

[@jeanettewilson3195]

How is the housing market now since you guys had that hurricane ?

[@stevensaxon8888]

Gables on the go, how hard is it to get a contractor license in fla keys? My friend is a brick,concrete,stone layer.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Not sure Steven, we have never tried to get a contractor license. You could call a local contracting company and ask them though.

[@joyce52]

OK, so I should buy a sturdy tent, air mattress, my can of beans and a Coleman stove. LOL My vacation in Navarre was my last FL trip I loved the beach there and the area, but it did not turn out to be the greatest time or how I had hoped it would be. I will say no more. Let me just say that I do just fine alone as long as I know there is someone nearby that I can depend on if something went wrong. After being alone in life for 22 years I suppose I have gotten used to it. I will fill you in another time, I just am unsure who might be reading this. You two look great and so tan and healthy. I sat under the pier in Navarre when I went to the beach. My skin was doomed after going to the beach so much as a young lady.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Good to hear from you Joyce, sorry your trip did not go well for you. Thanks so much for watching all the time! Take care!

[@rolandfero9742]

Primative camping in the keys isn't really cheap...$60/night. That was only one place l stopped at to ask...not sure what you mean by knowing someone is nearby....but the police patrol is pretty heavy. More than Navarre. Triple A takes about an hour and a half to respond, practically anywhere in the keys....cell service would be your biggest problem in that respect...unless you are near the highway.there is a koa on surgarloaf key- but has been under construction, might be open now. And I believe a venture outdoors on Cudjoe key, but ive read alot of bad reports there. If you plan well in advance, Badia-Honda state park is very nice...contact them for pricing....maybe I'll run into you at sunset grill or mangrove mama's sometime....

[@johnstingel8342]

I would like to know more about that 5 bedroom cost. Think you could follow up with me on that?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Yeah, I contacted the owners to try to get some numbers together but never heard anything back from them! 😀

[@ernieforrest7218]

Well the real cost of living in the Keys are the opportunities lost by not living elsewhere in Florida. Especially the types of occupational opportunities. Yes it is a very nice place to visit especially for fishing. As for beautiful homes on the water, even the very nicest homes in the very nicest communities in the keys, cant begin to compare to other places in Florida.

[@UberEatsKJsGas]

Since you still own a home in GA, couldn't you purchase insurance based off of your address up there and say that your home in the Keys is a secondary? I know that with my boat, insurance gave me the option of being in state only or pay a little more for out of state coverage. I live in the Ellijay/Blue Ridge, GA area and I'm considering purchasing a cabin here as a short term rental and living down there in the Keys.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

We looked into that, but we have made our home here our primary and we are selling the Georgia house so for us it really wouldn't work. Give us a call if you need any help with real estate down here! Mark Gable LLC, Coco Plum Real Estate 770-561-6091

[@KingmanRoss]

Why take a chance,in case that was fraud.

[@Davidjr73]

Very curious about Verizon service. How far off the coast does cell service reach? Cable TV Prices? Internet prices and reliability? Thank you!!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Normally, I can get Verizon or AT&T out to about 12 miles offshore. We do internet (KZbin TV) for our television and use a Roku stick in all TV's We pay $40/mo for KZbin TV and then $55 for high speed internet, we normally have a down stream speed of about 150Mbps on average. That's all we need, but comcast and AT&T do have gig speed available here in the Keys, depending on your area.

[@Kat.Evangeline14]

That's cheap compared to where I am from (Bellevue WA) & Agoura Hills - CA where i am living ➡➡ not expensive to me. But - thank you!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks for sharing!

[@congsan3528]

I am looking tor an investment property in the Key. Do you have any good investment property with a canal home available?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Definitely! Just give us a call when you're ready. Mark Gable 770-561-6091 Coco Plum Real Estate, Marathon, Florida

[@rosepond9083]

Great video! I am 55, just drove the Gulf coast of Florida looking for a place I wanna live! I would rent for around 1800 a month. I'm single and have a couple job prospects there! But I'm really wanting to know if it is a good life for a single lady? Love to socialize with friends, hang out cook out etc. May I call ?? Also on another video you mentioned weather is about 78 year round, is it humid there like the rest of florida?

[@racerex340]

I'm sure others that actually live there will answer, but the 78F year round in my experience is an average, because June to September can easily be in the high 90's if the wind drops, and when the wind is down, the humidity can go up, but the wind and water generally keeps things a little bit cooler. Me being from northern New England, I can tolerate the Keys a little better than I can Orlando, which is brutal. Also, the sun is a full tropical, nuclear furnace kind of sun. As for the rest of your questions, most of the people I've met from the Keys are outdoorsy types that like to socialize, I don't think you'll have a problem finding friends for social activities. I love my family to death, but sometimes I'm jealous of people that are single, the idea of being able to spend two grand a month on a decent condo or apartment and have more than enough room for myself, sounds amazing. Oh well, maybe when the wife and I finally retire we can have that to look forward to. Good luck!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thank you Rozie Rose! You may certainly call either of us: Laurie at 770-314-2893 or Mark at 770-561-6091.

[@shimereemoon]

In 1976 I had an apartment across from the green turtle for $88 a month. Ha!

[@shimereemoon]

A little north across A1A

[@Jclark240]

I wish my career was available down in keys

[@williamrizzo1285]

It's crazy, my neighbours across the street have a vacation rental and I believe they're getting 3,500 a week! My father's house in West Haven Connecticut, 2 bedroom 1 bath 2 blocks from the ocean, market value of $155,000 he was paying $9000 a year in property taxes. Ridiculous!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Wow! I've heard the north east can be very high in taxes. Thanks for watching!

[@abbydean8967]

@@GablesOnTheGo I'm in the northeast, Jersey. For a $200,000 3 bed 1/2 bath taxes will be around $7000 and for a $350,000 4 bed 2/3 bath, $13,000. And this is in south jersey, north Jersey is even more expensive! Taxes are out of control here!! NJ is the east coast California.

[@patcole6013]

How much is gasoline prices

[@mattwilliams8144]

I made the move 6 months ago. Had I waited until now I wouldn’t have been able to do it. Our house has increased in have by $450,000….

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Price increases have been dramatic this year for sure!

[@marilynnschroeder4436]

Actually home rental costs are relative to what you know. $1,800/month is not very pricey compared to the northeast.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

True, I guess it's whatever one is used to and the area of the country they live in. Thanks for watching!

[@davidoverholt251]

No one does a school teacher rental discount? Just saying, that I thought we could pay it forward and treat your students to a real life experience!

[@cadilacdesert]

I would build on a 10ft pass through stem wall down there. You live in a disaster zone!

[@thomasd5678]

house taxes are cheap there, compared to texas lol... 600k house in galveston on the water is 10k MIN.... that is why im looking at the keys... compare it all , its a wash

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Come on down, or give me a call, I'll help you find the perfect home! 770-561-6091 [e-mail]

[@doug2202]

HOA and taxes on condos

[@MinhNguyen-qj6rh]

No, property tax here in Florida is average 1.6% on purchase price. Look at the history of REAL paid tax (public record) on Redfin. It’s not 1%

[@GablesOnTheGo]

The state of Florida average could be what you say, but Monroe County is not, and actually it averages a bit less than 1%. Every property will have different numbers based on many variables obviously. REAL tax information for Monroe county can be found in public records. I always encourage buyers to verify for themselves, as I nor Redfin are the definitive answer for this topic anyway.

[@colemant6845]

Thanks for talking real Numbers Very Informative! Surprised how high Insurance is... makes sense to almost take the risk and not Insure. Utility and Grocery costs were also VERY interesting. Seafood and Produce prices REALLY surprise me in FL. Same fish and fruit/vegs are cheaper in the MidWest USA than in FL. ((I live in Cape Coral 6 mths) Taxes in FL are MUCH better than in the Lib, Socialist, Unionized Labor states up north (Thank you DeSantis). Good presentation. Thanks, New Sub

[@eugenesmith9290]

You forgot the price of beer

[@GablesOnTheGo]

I edited it out, plus a few other things because the video was so long! Beer and alcohol are fairly cheap here....and plentiful!

[@rolandfero9742]

Especially during happy hours...very reasonably priced. As well as the food specials during happy hour. When I go out to eat, it's only during happy hour....3-6pm at most places. Grocery store beer prices are about ave, and you dont have to pay a deposit fee, like in some states.

[@volkermatz7028]

well its much cheaper live in homestead n drive the 20 minutes to the keys right 😛

[@mikewest9159]

Keywest is much more money…….then you get the Hurricane insurance bill and move to central Florida.

[@cadilacdesert]

All of us home owners on high and dry land pay higher premiums so people can live right on the water. Eat cake everyone!

[@calvinjames7032]

As much as I love visiting the Keys, I don’t think I would wanna live there. Way too expensive and not worth paying an arm and a leg and stressing yourself out just to get by. The Keys are absolutely beautiful, don’t get me wrong. But I’m completely fine with just visiting every now and then. The idea of living there is nice, but not worth the price

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

I’ve watched several videos and never said what I’m about to. Please forgive me. I thought you were married to a very young woman at first, then in a video I heard her say she’s in her 50s. Can you please direct me to where you 2 met? I’m going to go there and wait for love to strike lol.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thank you Anthony, we met on Match.com

[@stargazer5073]

Omgoodness, Hawaii is cheaper!

[@stargazer5073]

Hurricanes????

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Yes....

[@johngungortekin453]

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[@dianelijewski8650]

❤🤍💙Smile

[@jobiepatrick6150]

👏🏻👏🏻👋🏼🇺🇸

[@lisahertel2415]

It’s not affordable unless you’re wealthy. There’s the video in one sentence

[@matthewsantillanes194]

"Covid"

[@lisahertel2415]

Lots of accidents,& 1 in 4 drivers in Florida don’t have car insurance. You should do a little research before doing a video

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Interesting, we haven't met anyone here with out car insurance. But thanks for letting us know.

[@KingmanRoss]

🤠🤠👋👋

[@sheelman31]

Now do you want the tourist brochure version or the truth about the keys? The truth is, you might want to consider going elsewhere, the keys is not like the old days, and Jimmy Buffett doesn't live here anymore! Today it's over populated, overpriced, and over regulated. just wait when you have to apply to the city just to paint your house, and hurricane season is 6 months of the year, and flooding, is a normal part of living here. All that shines is not Gold. There are places in the Sun where your dollar is worth twice as much elsewhere. This is coming from a long time resident here.. if you're still gun ho about coming.. then remember to bring plenty of cash, because trust me you're going to need it all...

[@GablesOnTheGo]

The Keys are not for everyone, I certainly agree with that. However I really don't know anywhere in the U.S. that directly compares to the Keys if the blue water, reef, super friendly people and tropical vibe are important elements of what someone seeks. There are many places in FL and other states where you can buy twice the home for half the money, all in the sun. But I don't really know of anywhere that has all the Keys have to offer...certainly nowhere that I have ever found. We appreciate your viewpoint and discussion on the channel.

[@LaurieRichards]

Great video, it was exactly the information I have been seeking. Thank you!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Great! Thanks for watching!