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

[@rugrad98]

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]

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

[@dannywalker1635]

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]

Good point @rugrad98 I have lived in both!

[@josephjohnson3641]

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

[@TheLowcountry]

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

[@shanehester5317]

it depends on where u are coming from.

[@dennyfie]

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

[@breakingthechainusa1007]

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]

LOL! Thanks for watching and your feedback!

[@jimbishop7513]

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]

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

[@jimagent1826]

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

[@SoftwareManiacLSM]

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.

[@mrjim1044]

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]

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

[@Rachelshmachel63]

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

[@TheLowcountry]

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

[@marknewton6984]

Brrrrrrrr!

[@billybilly3333333333]

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]

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

[@chrisdeluca1475]

Do you have a video on NC vs SC?

[@TheLowcountry]

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

[@mimijdogwood]

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]

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.

[@JKBreton]

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]

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]

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

[@TheLowcountry]

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

[@marknewton6984]

Go Gators!

[@shanehester5317]

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]

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.

[@Pmtd1234]

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]

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!🙂

[@captdrewcafe]

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

[@TheLowcountry]

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!

[@thomasarillotta6518]

10/12/23 Viewing; loved it!

[@MB-fr6gu]

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

[@TheLowcountry]

Thanks for watching and your feedback!

[@Danno-in-Maine]

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

[@TheLowcountry]

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.

[@frankgeraci1060]

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

[@TheLowcountry]

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!

[@MonarchRoofing]

Loveeee this!

[@TheLowcountry]

Thanks for watching!🙂

[@missanonymous9162]

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]

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]

@@TheLowcountry thank you!

[@dadejavusc]

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]

@@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]

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

[@Ronopoly-s6h]

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

[@Dp-sg9fq]

How about home price’s difference between the two?

[@TheLowcountry]

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!

[@YourFellowRNRSisterFan98]

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]

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]

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.

[@bigjoe805]

Great video. Thank You

[@TheLowcountry]

Thanks for watching and your nice feedback! 🙂

[@esmeraldareal312]

Thank you

[@TheLowcountry]

Thanks for watching!🙂

[@staciemeyer9649]

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]

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

[@staciemeyer9649]

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

[@CroisMoi]

@@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]

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

[@MaryLopez-hc7rc]

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

[@kfergus3662]

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

[@career5690]

I heard that southerners are nice.

[@TheLowcountry]

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!

[@stevebrackett2676]

Great video!

[@TheLowcountry]

Thanks for the nice feedback Steve! 😀

[@sophiagiaccio4977]

❤❤

[@TheLowcountry]

Thanks for watching my videos!

[@marilynearl6887]

What able income tax?

[@TheLowcountry]

Thanks for watching! Yes, we do have a 7% state income tax.

[@davidmhboyer]

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

[@TheLowcountry]

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]

@@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.

[@markforeman91]

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]

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