Retiring to Delaware | Pros & Cons | Living in Coastal Delaware

[@Oldgustav]

I moved from the Texas Gulf coast to Felton Delaware 6 years ago and have no regrets. I've learned not to go to the beach in the summer if I can avoid it. I also learned the joys of the back roads. Homeowners insurance is a lot cheaper and like the video stated taxes are low. I just got my tax bill for $1700. Out of that $350 is earmarked for trash pickup. As for healthcare, I have not really had that much of a problem, and it is better than what I had in Texas as I can usually get an appointment with my primary care provider on the same day, and with two hospitals being less than 15 minutes away emergency care isn't that far away.

[@MattLunden]

This is all great feedback! Thank you 😃

[@Anthony-zw1qb]

As I was born and raised on rt 54 in Selbyville, I hate the months of May-September. You can’t go anywhere or do anything due to the traffic. This right now is my favorite time of year.

[@YoutubeFabLifeOfJan1]

Great video. I did not realize that DE does not tax social security. Thank you for that piece of information.

[@rnelnj44]

Social Security income is not taxable in any state

[@Oldgustav]

@@rnelnj44 Actually 10 states do tax social security directly.

[@christineweber9716]

This was really helpful. We are looking to relocate from NY and Delaware is high on our list.

[@MattLunden]

We see many people leaving NY and coming to DE. We have helped 4 different clients move from NY just this year. Would love to discuss your situation when the time is right!

[@chrisdammann6050]

Thanks Matt, great videos. Soon-to-be-retired NY'ers here. Your info helps us to make a more informed decision.

[@MattLunden]

Let us know if we can help in any way!

[@captainrick9379]

Thanks Matt! Always a great video! 😎👍

[@MattLunden]

Thanks Rick!

[@garrettcal1812]

Thank you. Considering making the move next year. Escaping from New York.

[@MattLunden]

We have a lot of clients we have helped relocate from NY! Drop us an email at [e-mail] and we can get you added to our Facebook group & our newsletter.

[@coloradosteelers845]

Sounds like the Pro's outweigh the Con's! One suggestion for a future video: Pro's and Con's on owning a boat in Delaware! Have a great day 😀

[@MattLunden]

I’ll add it to the list! Should be out in a few weeks.

[@jhonbender6927]

Thanks, Matt! Always informative in your videos.

[@MattLunden]

Thanks for being here!

[@SwiffersMom]

Excellent job.

[@oladipupomesole8542]

Thanks for your information, also keeping my eyes on Delaware as one of the places to move to from NYC. Definitely will not like coastal areas cos of flood

[@MattLunden]

Honestly unless you are right on the water, the flood risk throughout most of the coastal area is virtually none

[@oladipupomesole8542]

@@MattLunden Thanks for letting me know this, I appreciate you.

[@MattLunden]

My pleasure!

[@MareRS357]

No snow to shovel in NJ yet!

[@tcla3854]

New subscriber, very interesting and informative. We're in Maryland and looking to relocate.

[@MattLunden]

So happy to have you here as a subscriber! We would love to discuss your situation when the time is right [e-mail]

[@tcla3854]

@@MattLunden thanks, I've already got on your FB group so I'll be engaging. The medical part was a smart input, thanks

[@SlackHoffman]

I retired to Delaware….Where. ? I live in Christiana Mall 😅

[@Gh0stRider]

How did the Fountain of Youth in Lewes not make the pro list?

[@MattLunden]

Haha didn’t want to back up traffic on pilottown rd!

[@jasmine0409khan]

Does Delaware offers Medicaid and snap benefit

[@MattLunden]

We do have those here, yes

[@lizcox1165]

Looking for a small little place(rental) cottage/apt. Can you help? We are both seniors.

[@MattLunden]

Hey Liz! Are you looking for a year-round option, summer rental, seasonal? Best bet is to email me [e-mail] with what you are hunting for and I can see if I can find anything for you

[@songlam3606]

We are looking for the condo to live when we retire. We need the house near the Bethany beach only 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. How much do I have to pay for?

[@MattLunden]

Depends how close you want to be to the beach. As low as $300k all the way up to around $1M for beach front

[@brendasheehy3610]

Perrhaps use pictures show the Beach V just talking

[@jeffreyzeiss1326]

As you say the cost of housing is high because of the current inflation. Needless to say, an inflation under the administration of Joe Biden. Although Delaware interest me for me personally that would be one more con because Joe Biden has at least one residence in Delaware, possibly two.

[@MattLunden]

He does have 2 residences in DE. Cost of housing at the DE beaches isn’t tied to inflation though. Housing here is driven by demand & has always been higher than other areas