My Pros and Cons about Living in Tampa Florida | Should you move (2021)?

[@korneliacevasco9939]

I am living in Tampa for about 30 years . I am from Europe , and I find it horrible that there is not a good reliable bus system . If you do not have a car or your car is in the shop ,you really are stuck . Tampa is so spread out with a down town which mainly consist of banks and insurance companies. So - it’s in the car and out of the car . For me that is a big “ con” . No wonder there are many traffic accidents. 80 year old people still are driving because otherwise they can not even go to buy groceries. I agree that if you are into water activities- Tampa has many options. And if you do not mind driving a lot you might like it here.

[@WORKSbaby]

It’s not like that in Orlando you don’t need a car

[@live42Day]

@@WORKSbaby that's good to know

[@marknewton6984]

Americans don't take the bus.We love our cars. We invented them.

[@michaelwarren3626]

I grew up in Florida and now live in Western WA. I am definitely missing the sunshine this time of year and thinking of moving back.

[@allaboutlivingintampa3996]

It is about the same temperature in both places right now lol I grew up over in Spokane actually. Loved it over there.

[@bornwin-sx9oz]

Prepare to pay a lot more money for a place.

[@malvolio01]

@@allaboutlivingintampa3996 My dad was stationed at Fairchild for a while when I was a kid. The Spokane area is gorgeous, man. Definitely a lot more scenery and topographical diversity than in Florida.

[@Eli-wu9zu]

@@malvolio01 yeah and a lot more depression, been living here for 8 years shit ain’t sweet. The state only has one major city and it’s full of lgbtq and drugs

[@hungersmashfitness]

This is awesome! My wife and I are actually relocating from Spokane down to Tampa next month, so this has great info. Especially since we just had several more days of snow (mid April). Looking forward to the sunshine!

[@allaboutlivingintampa3996]

Hope you guys are getting settled in! It is so wild to me that we can make videos on KZbin and interact with people with similar stories across the country. What are did you end up in here in Tampa?

[@marknewton6984]

Lots of sunshine here!

[@hungersmashfitness]

@@allaboutlivingintampa3996 came down here to finish my doctorate in Physical Therapy. It was a bit of a rough transition coming down right at the beginning of the summer, when we still had snow on the ground in Washington. But we’re loving it now!!

[@dontclickme17]

Thanks for sharing your experience! I'm in SEA now and considering moving to FL.

[@ericreid3540]

Do it man tampa is always live

[@allaboutlivingintampa3996]

I am so glad that you found it helpful! If you like the downtown coffee shops and food scene in Seattle, you will really enjoy downtown Tampa, St. Pete and Dunedin.

[@hectorabcdefg9076]

I learned not to move to Washington. Im in Las Vegas but i think ill try texas. I Can handle hurricanes and humidity. Glad i watched this video

[@GAURAV25855ify]

This city also has a-lot of wrestlers coming out of here like Big show Lex Lugar Hulk Hogan and Kevin Sullivan back in the days alot of wrestling events came here and Tom Brady also lives here Tampa Baucheers

[@tracieyoung4837]

I grew up in Spokane too! Moving to Tampa in two months, thanks for the video!

[@allaboutlivingintampa3996]

No way! Exciting, if you have any questions I'm happy to help :)

[@GAURAV25855ify]

Looks good but I like Jacksonville

[@live42Day]

Bro you are so right. I'm from Spokane myself. I'm currently near Fort Myers but planning to move to Tampa in the next few months.

[@allaboutlivingintampa3996]

Let us know when you're about a month out to talk about financing options.

[@Natureboy8383]

Originally from Miami but been living in Tampa since 2013....Tampa has grown on me

[@allaboutlivingintampa3996]

Hey Chris, Thanks for watching. What do you like more about Tampa? Anything you liked better in Miami?

[@Natureboy8383]

@@allaboutlivingintampa3996 Tampa is slower paced than Miami meaning it’s ideal for raising a family, but still has the feel of living in south Florida. I was born in the Bahamas so growing up in Miami (coconut grove) was similar to growing up in the islands because we almost had a neighborhood for each island in the Caribbean, Tampa slowly has given me that feel over the years. The only reason I left Miami is because I found a job after graduating university offering more money and homes are cheaper here. Anyway, Tampa is now beginning to feel more like south Florida and I love it. We recently moved from south Tampa to Wesley chapel (new Tampa) and we are absolutely loving it.

[@laurapainterfdnp]

Thanks for the video

[@durangolife5436]

I moved to Wesley chapel from Miami in 2020. House prices is what brought me here. If I miss Miami a short ride on 275 and I feel like I’m back.

[@allaboutlivingintampa3996]

@@durangolife5436 Lol yep, sounds about right. Getting stuck on that exit is awful.

[@ntao.henshaw5661]

Thanks for providing this information.. It's quit useful to us moving to state.

[@allaboutlivingintampa3996]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bambam6231973]

What is the job market like.??

[@donnamurray1317]

Good vid. Thanks

[@pearlh1051]

Dope 2 hear from someone who is a snow guru

[@vccuong1]

Nice talk! Thanks. How Tampa compared to Melbourne?

[@kreamofkorn1455]

Born in 76 I miss the 80's 90's Tampa Tampa were not in the bay. I have seen a Big change

[@MeltinJohn]

The change is not good. The bad areas they might have swept the.gangs but they're still shitty, haven't fixed up and they go for a lot more money even in the crap parts. Absolutely nothing available to rent or even buy really

[@vloko7]

Cool video. Thanks for the info.

[@michaelb5299]

Been in Tampa 21 years. Cons: Traffic and congestion. Pros: Everything else. Oh and another con is the fact we have 1 casino that has the worst slot payback in the country.

[@allaboutlivingintampa3996]

haha true.

[@MeltinJohn]

Rude assholes too.. the rude ones from out west moved in out by Fowler and USF as of recent anyhow

[@MeltinJohn]

Forget being a pedestrian for most unless you.wanna get in a fight with the drivers. They'll mow you down . No road courtesy here

[@roostertalkaboutanythingsi5688]

Thanks for your video , I looking into this option may be move here from Utah state .

[@allaboutlivingintampa3996]

Let us know if you need anything!

[@faith6272]

Thanks for the video but many unanswered questions on the comments. How is the job market ? I'm in the Criminial justice field and how are apartments rent ?

[@allaboutlivingintampa3996]

Not sure for your specific line of work. I have friends that said the police department and sheriff office are always looking. Rents will depend on where you are looking to move, but would say that rents are fairly high over the last 12 months.

[@faith6272]

@@allaboutlivingintampa3996 thanks for your honesty !

[@allaboutlivingintampa3996]

@@faith6272 you’re welcome:)

[@veravero5715]

Super Thank you so much

[@HT-ww3zg]

Love living here! Best city in the USA!

[@MeltinJohn]

Apparently you haven't had to live in motels in the poor side of town

[@HT-ww3zg]

@@MeltinJohn no, I haven't. I work for a living.

[@girlblunt3686]

So do the people who live in the motels.

[@ramireznoy]

I am planning to move there. What suburbs or areas should I avoid?

[@luke1397]

Thanks for the info! I’ve lived in Seattle for the last 12 years and I am so ready to move to Florida.

[@allaboutlivingintampa3996]

Let’s us know how we can help. Do you need some realtor recommendations?

[@marietheresa1709]

Nice job

[@clifordthelight5352]

This video is so good

[@TheLincolneckhardt]

Great video for anybody considering moving from Costa Rica to Tampa Bay

[@allaboutlivingintampa3996]

No way!? What part?

[@Windhover551]

what about storm weather?

[@Mizfitvidz]

Ima Tampa native but moved to Kentucky 😪 here's some more cons palmetto bugs and gators lol 😆 I miss Tampa my family and I are planning on moving to lakeland this year I hope

[@allaboutlivingintampa3996]

Lakeland is a great area. If you need any help on the mortgage side of things, we would love to help!

[@weallhumanplsrespecteachot8075]

Does it cheap to rent a apartments ?

[@utkalakalinga1270]

do they have badminton club?

[@allaboutlivingintampa3996]

I am not sure... Haven't heard of one.

[@WORKSbaby]

Would you rather Orlando or Tampa

[@allaboutlivingintampa3996]

I consider Orlando and little more metropolitan than Tampa.

[@cardio10101]

What if your an orphan?

[@rong8889]

Awh hell 😢

[@kavenkristoffer8458]

Are tampa drivers worse compared to texas drivers?

[@allaboutlivingintampa3996]

Not sure, I haven't been to Texas. How would you describe Texas drivers? Speed limits seem to be just suggestions here. We seem to have all kinds...

[@stacycreates24]

@@allaboutlivingintampa3996 speed limit in Texas is about 55-75 but most people pass you at 90. If you’re going the speed limit, you could get clipped. In Texas everything is FAR.

[@tamionguyen7084]

We love to take our chance than live in New York or cal under government control

[@bojan80]

What is government control?

[@RG-ln4yy]

@@bojan80 I think they mean the government having rules and regulations in place to keep you safe and minimize the spread of covid during the pandemic.

[@bojan80]

@@RG-ln4yy oh ok I agree.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

@@RG-ln4yy Even though masks don't work and nobody's giving up their civil liberties for assclowns who can't even follow their own rules.

[@GAURAV25855ify]

Those place also have higher crime rates then Tampa

[@replicant_7774]

Don't move here. We're full.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Waaaaahhhhh

[@rasimalsaaid8033]

hahahahaha

[@dfynfreedom]

I'll swap you for ATL.

[@Prosperity85]

I think you might regret that decision because I did🥺

[@Josh-bd3mt]

Everyone in Tampa/FL has someplace more to be than the other drivers. Regardless of circumstances. I’ve seen some ghetto trash speed by an ambulance at almost 20mph over the speed limit. Because in Tampa, screw everyone else. Even if it’s an emergency.

[@holeinholein1902]

I'm ready to immigration for live in Tampa , it was so helpful information, thanks a lot your video. and I think you missed one Pros. to play a golf in Tampa,, am i right? ^^