We moved to Orlando 1year and half ago all the way from Japan!! Because my wife wanted to work at Disney, that's her dream! you know life is short. We love the weather and entertainment in FL😊 Looking forward more videos♪
Moving to Florida from North Dakota in April next year. The transfer process is a little lengthy for police officers but I’m excited to live in paradise!
I love your videos! We are moving to Orlando/Kissimmee florida no later than 11/2021🥳 We currently live in Delaware and I'm sick of it here. We need entertainment in our lives desperately! We have six children(two are grown) four are young(eight and under) and we look forward to living life with them. Summer is my favorite season and I know I will love Florida. I've been to Miami (2020) and loved it! Thank you for your wonderful content. We truly enjoy your videos. You've pushed my excitement to an all time high! I so can't wait! Thanks again🥰
My top reasons are weather, taxation and ability to enjoy life year round (beaches and theme parks). I live in NJ and it was 19 degrees this morning and I pay an absurd amount of state taxes (income and property).
My favorite TH-cam Florida bloggers , Y’all are awesome. My husband has asthma and he wants to move to Florida. Do any of you have asthma and moved down to Florida? I’m wondering if it will make his asthma better or worse! We are coming from Oklahoma.
@@briahawkins6176 what you do have to take into account is that their might be some allergens,like the pollen of some flowers trees .dust,in some enclosed areas lots of dust mites and their feces .
if you are from Michigan,Indiana,Ohio,Missiouri ,West Virginia, Pennsylvania,New York,New Jersey,Massachusetts or California ,move to Florida cause the option is much better than your state. Now which part of Florida is best to move to ? depending if you are on a budget or wealthy ? a professional ? younger or older ? If you are on a budget :Orlando, Pinellas county ;Dunedin, Clearwater, Estero, Fort Myers,the Florida Panhadle or Jacksonville.
We’re from Pennsylvania and so ready to move to Florida and rent with pool of course.we’re so tired of our snow and cold.I would wear shorts 12 months a year’s. Only with long sleeve in December.
You both went through such a glow up since your first month in Florida video. You both look great and so healthy! Hoping to move to Naples within the next 4 months with my boyfriend. Your videos are so entertaining and helpful keep it up!
I want to move to Florida when I’m older, the place I live in is too expensive and the area I’m in is dangerous because of it and the weather is way better than -40c during the winter.
So amazing love video 💕 I’m coming from Chicago by mid January so be happy to be with family long time coming. Great u can enjoy and adjust so quickly 💕 so much more excited thanks
You guys really hit all the great points for why I moved here. Hey, don't forget our Hockey teams! Lightning and Panthers are 2 great teams and fun to watch. (Lightning actually won the Stanley Cup). And yeah our beaches are second to none except for maybe Hawaii and that's a long swim lol. Also the Food, YES! Do you guys have Pollo Tropical over there? Sure beats Taco Bell haha.
Great video guys I'm counting down my 3-5 months for my transition move from Chicago to Florida. Just trying to make it through this last Chicago winter. Im in the phase of doing my research and contacting moving companies to get the quotes. The closer it gets the more excited I get to be able to enjoy the Florida weather on a daily basis.
Florida With Five Sure thing, thanks so much for putting these videos out, folks like yourself, Florida Suburban Dad and Eric Evolving have sure been so helpful with been able to taking some of the stress out. I'll be moving down by myself and although it can be exciting, but Im also nervous at the same time. But a good nervous.
ez2cyunvtee I’m exciting for finally deciding l wanna make the move I’ve always to do but l too will be doing it alone... exciting but scary. I have friends in different places of Florida though. Where are you going?
Joy Hutson Yes I do understand the hesitation, I've been pondering over it a while now so I decided to take the plunge. Im looking to relocate in the Orlando area.
My reason for moving there is for the weather. Also no state taxes and no personal property taxes. I do have some questions. In a previous video you stated that it cost about $500 to register your vehicle there. Is that just a one time fee to register it from one state to another? How much is license plate renewal there? Here in St. Louis, license plates are $36.00 for 2 years, driver's license is $10.00 but again, they rob us with $500 a year personal property taxes for just one car and also take state taxes out of our paychecks too. I also wonder how much weight the two of you have lost since you moved there. It's so noticeable when you look at the video you did after the first month compared to the video you did in mid January this year. Incredible! Love your videos.
To be honest I’m one of those families that are Disney heads... so we’re moving to the Magic as we call it!! But the beaches are just breath taking and I can’t wait
Thanks for sharing! Our big reason besides most of what you all said is......HEALTH. I am (Shannon) so immune compromised it is not even funny. When I am there I feel better, I do not get sick as often. I move a lot more, I have a vigor for life. I drop weight fast and that always helps. I have 13 autoimmune disorders. And I feel like I am home there, and safe. Kyle is the same way.
I love listening to you guys! WE are moving from Maryland to Florida in 15 months. My daughter graduates from High School in 2021 so we are coming. Maryland is snow, ice or like now 17 days of constant rain. We are so ready. We were looking at Kissimmee and Orlando because we do not know where else to settle. We plan to buy within the year once we explore. I am lost on "how do we rent a house if we are not there?"
@@FloridaWithFive Both my husband and I are working remote so we will have the same jobs that we have now. So I am sure that I can get a letter from Payroll stating that I will be remote, and the company that my husband works for has a headquarters in Miami so he will have an address that he can put on the lease agreement. Thank you for getting to me!
Currently sitting in our living room in Wisconsin having my boyfriend watch your videos trying to convince him to move to Florida. Wish we were there already! ❄️☃️❄️
He finally AGREED TODAY!!!!! so excited. We will be "Florida with One" (expecting our first in august!) so I hope after this one, all of the babies will be born in Florida 😂 we saw you guys mentioned how construction is booming in Florida and that makes us so excited because my boyfriend is an operating engineer in the union here we're hoping to have him join the union in Florida! Do you have any knowledge on this branch of construction?
@@gretchyspice6799 how has it been??? Do they pay good for these union jobs in Florida? I want to get into the union and I am currently in Illinois. I’m only 17 but I’m starting to do research now.
@@moneygamer4308 we actually decided on Georgia and my boyfriend left the union because he makes better money installing gutter systems! Good luck to you good for you for doing your research!
Looking to get to the central area this year we are a family of 5 coming from md. Been sending out the resume (do hvac) had plenty phone interviews and setting up in person interviews as well. Only issue is the pay difference is sometimes 50% different then what currently making. But I know the works there. If any other advice would love the feedback. Good videos keep them coming. Enjoy!
We just moved to Flordia - Florida With Two. It's outrageously beautiful here. But I do miss my homestate up North. If it doesn't work out we'll move back to the wintery Midwest.
I love your transparency 😂 and how uncomfortable you got talking about alligators. I wish you’d let husband talk more about it cause I LOVE alligators, snakes and all critters. It’s at the top of my list for considering moving to Florida ☺️
I liked Florida from short trips during vocations. I also like the diversity. I am from Russia originally but lived in Illinois for longest time. Midwestern weather is not for my family, my kids get sick often during the winter time and therefore we are looking to move down there or place just like that. Thank you so much for good videos about family-kids-life in Florida. I found your videos were very helpful to make some decisions.
Hello I love every thing about florida and the weather in florida and the tropical beach life and the wildlife Everglades and the no state income tax and Disney and Disney state resident discount and so so much more . also I can’t stand the cold snowy winters in New Jersey and the high Jersey tax’s and I have family in south E florida . I been to florida about 10 times in twenty years Can’t wait to move my family to florida
Thank you for your informative video! I wanted to moved to Florida since in my mid 30 now I’m in my 40 it’s about time ! Everything you guys mentioned about Florida it’s sounds so real ! Life it’s beautiful when your are wise about the past and prepare for the futur ! I’m so excited I’m moving anytime soon will work in a nursing field !!!🙏🏽😅💕💕💕💐💐💐🌺
I'm so glad I found y'all channel!!I'm a single mom of 4 and I am planning to move across country to Florida. Y'all's videos definitely helping me with my decision, what I need to do, who I needa call, what to expect, etc. could y'all lease do another updtaed video of cost of living or how much to move.. I don't remember the name but I watched 2 videos with you writing down numbers and estimates for moving. Thank you! Keep up the great videos!!
on sports .not just baseball,football,,but volleyball,tennnis,golf (Florida is a golfers paradise),cycling,jogging and not to forget the endless watersports: boating, waterskiing, parasailing, swimming, scuba diving,
Love watching some of these older videos. It would be cool if you did a 2022/23 update, curious if your top 10 has changed. Side note I was dying when Lindsay broke Erik with the taco comment! 🤣
You had me at tacos!!!!! Yessssssss I'm sold I love tacos!!! Cant wait to move down from Allentown, Pa... just found ur channel and loveeeee you guys!!! Glad ur family is liking Florida
Heather Rodriguez I’ve been wanting to move from my home state of CT for years! Finally think I’m going to do it! Where do you think you are going to go? They had me at every reason!!!! Haha
@@joyhutson8488 I have been saying the same for about 14 years now and finally this year I will be taking that leap! I'm excited and scared all at the same time. I'm looking around so not 100% sure, I'm looking at daytona beach all the way to lakeland. I will be down in a few months to do some driving around and seeing where is the best fit for me and my family
I'm from New Jersey and want to move to Florida in a couple of years after I graduate college. I'm not a Jersey guy at all. I feel like I would be much comfortable and happy in Florida. Two things I hate about Jersey are the strict gun laws and awful winter weather.
My wife and I did the same thing you're wanting to do many years ago and moved to New Mexico. Grew up in South Jersey, went to Rutgers and wanted out so bad. It was the best decision of our lives. Do it bro!!!! I would also consider South Texas, it's awesome, so underrated.
Well be coming to Florida sooner then I expected! which is fine... but I've been trying to research schools and its literally killing me! and I don't know anyone in the area! ehh We will be going to the Pinellas County area with 2 boys one in kindergarten. Thank you guys for these videos!! I love them!
Ok this is a really weird request, and I have no idea where to find it but the background sounds to your videos are AMAZING- the crickets, and cars driving by, ah it’s so calming. I sleep so well I’m Florida and I miss it so much.
Thanks for this video!! Great intro!! First, diversity is my thing so when you said that I was instantly in love with you guys!!!!😂 My boyfriend and I are moving from Cleveland to Fort Lauderdale in September. Scared cause I've been at my job for 23 years and am not at retirement age BUT excited because I'm sick of this cold, great and brown city, and I'll be able to vlog more interesting content on my channel since there's so much to see there. What about Door Dash drivers? I do that here and it's a nice way to make money. I'm hoping there is ample opportunity for that there. I KNOW that God will help us along! Be blessed!!
@@FloridaWithFive awesome! For sure I will. May I ask what the status is in the city regarding the COVID-19 pandemic? Has it affected things there in a major way? We had planed another trip to Fort Lauderdale in May to check out housing, etc. but we are not sure how to proceed with all this going on.
I traveled all over the Caribbean and honestly Florida has the best beaches, and like you say the variety of beaches from St.Augustine in the Atlantic up the gulf to Pensacola..Apart from beaches many people do not know of the many springs and rivers inland.
@@FloridaWithFive the water in the fresh water springs of Florida is the purest (it is even bottled for drinking water) and so crystal clear.Are there alligators and snakes in the springs ?
We had a house in New Smyrna Beach my whole life, my dad sold it 8 years ago and it didn’t bother me so much until lately and I’m so sad . Love it there
My husband & I lived in WI early in our marriage & have moved all over US. Have lived in So Cal for 13 yrs. I'm over it! It is sooo expensive here. Thinking of moving to FL. Hoping it is cheaper!
I moved from Renton (King County, WA) to the Tampa area sort of on a whim after I graduated (I'm 27 atm). I can tell you its literally one of THE BEST DECISIONS I made. Granted I was originally from here, but I lived in WA for about 12 years. There's always something to do money or not. Food and Rent are so much more affordable (My apartment is about 2/3 the price of one in King County, and its BIGGER in a Nice near-0 crime area). I found a job within one month, and its a lot like living in a Vacation spot because you never have to travel far to have fun. Ask me anything if you have questions about cost and procedures!
my husband and I live in Oklahoma and we'd both really love to move to Florida someday. Its very boring here and the lack of beaches is really tough. we don't have a pool either. Its hard to be active in this state. the most intimidating thing for us is the cost of living being higher
Very nice channel, folks! I think everyone loves the state of Florida, and make sure me too. You are living in FL with your children, but you still got that accent from Midwest. Amazing accent and lovely family too!!!
Lots of sharks at beaches in FL. However, many beaches are most beautiful in winter. Summer is a bummer. Lots of bugs to bite you that hide in your house, bed, clothing. Gators and snakes in yard and house sometimes.
My family of 4 ( we have 2 boys, ages 8 and 6) may be moving to the Orlando area. My husband may be being transferred for work to Maitland. We LOVE Florida and have always said we want to live there. We're from the Midwest (St Louis) and HATE the cold!! But now that it's a reality, I'm just so nervous and apprehensive. All of our famikyyis in St Louis. I have a great teaching job and will be moving in to Administration soon, and the teacher pay in FL is soooo much less than here. How did your kids adjust? Our boys don't like the idea of leaving their friends, schools and grandparents. I already have guilty mom syndrome for taking that all away from them and we don't even know for sure if we're making the move yet.
Please do a video on the construction industry down there. I will be graduating in December of 2020 after 5 long years studying engineering tech. My degree will allow me to be a project manager. I’m nervous as can be about finding a job. I have a wife a 3 kids to support. Thanks, love your videos. SUBSCRIBED!!
Hey FW5 do a living in Florida cons video and with every con do a positive thing you guys think out weighs that con. Florida is not perfect we know but it sure beats snow. All I know is you guys have gone to the ocean more times than I have this year! Love the videos. :)
Take a small educational vacation to a specific area (or 2), and do some math homework. I moved from WA, managed to pay off my moving debtsin a couple months and live life to the fullest. I live in a 900 Sq ft apartment with NO roommate, and everything you can imagine you need is less than 2 miles away.
@@Blaze6432 Yes that is one of the greatest advantages of Florida. Everything is co-located. One does NOT have to drive long on winding roads to go to the grocery or mall or movies or anything. Most everything is within 2 or 3 miles distance. And the roads are wide, clean and straight.
One of the things that concerns me is the the housing market is so strong down there right now. I'm afraid of over paying for a house (renting is not an option). I've thought maybe I should wait, but when I'm tired of the taxes here and today it is cold! Not to mention no support network.
My reason is to be near my best friend and another friend, currently where I live I don't have much of a support network. I have spent a lot of time in Florida because my in-laws lived there, but unfortunately both passed in the last few years. Florida also feels like home.
so Florida is not just a place to go visit grandma, anymore, it is a place to raise families ? If you have kids ;I can see the advantage of the children having things to do indoors and outdoors all year around; instead of having them locked up all winter (couped up ,literally ) .Nice to rise kids close to the water.What are the best beach towns to move to to raise kids ? Dunedin ?
though the Florida Panhandle has great beaches :Panama City, Mexico,Fort Walton Beach,etc. @@FloridaWithFive I think Pinellas county is little more lively than Florida's Panhandle.Pinellas is close enough to the Tampa area, but more relaxed . How is Punta Gorda further south ? or the St .Augustine area ?
@@FloridaWithFive for a person who does not mind. a little more city.How is Broward county in S.E. Florida ? I would assume S.E. Florida has the mildest (warmest) weather of all Florida ?
Looking to move down, fam of 4 with a dog. 1 in high school, 1 in elementary school. We like W to SWFL, coming from Indianapolis. Where do you think is a good place to live?
Love your channel so much! So happy I found you! We have two boys 10 and 8 and have a similar situation...we live in vortex hell❄❄❄❄❄❄😪😪😪!!! So tired of missing out on life...stuck inside and just depressed and miserable😪😪. We are a very active family...boys love sports and very social..its been hell here in Oregon. We are long overdue to move! My question is whats the best place to move and raise a family? Did you do a video on that? Sounds like a job as a nurse won't be an issue..its just a matter of finding the right city and neighborhood. Do they sell manufactured homes there? Thankyou so much for doing these videos. So happy for you and your beautiful family! Life is so short...we want to make the most of our time with our boys while they're still young...our governor is a complete tyrant and has taken away their school, sports and friends..they are so depressed its awful!!! Any help and advice would be soooo appreciated!!! Thanks guys!! Back to binge watching your awesome channel😃🤣✌🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸!!!
Hi Rachel! Glad that you found us, and welcome to the family!!! We have not done a video on the best places in Florida to raise a family, but it is a great idea and one we will start researching! And yes, manufactured homes are popular in some areas! If you haven't yet, join our facebook group! It is a great way to ask questions to everyone, and get ahold of us! Take care!
I'm a native Delawarean born and raised. Here in the Northeast the weather just sucks! I have always wanted to go to the Florida Keys. And after a 40+ year wait we made in April. I loved it and want to move permanently. You mentioned state taxes. We don't have sales tax. But do have state income tax. And Delaware is a very blue state and very liberal. I can't stand it here. So between the weather and the political atmosphere it's more than enough to get out of here. I'm medical military disability. Our parents are still here so we have to stay.
Something I’m curious about is the busyness. I’m from the same area you are in WI and we have loved in Southern California as well. When we lived in CA it just seemed like there were people everywhere all the time. It was just crazy to me going to the grocery store at 10 am on a weekday with my kids and it was jam packed...or target or wherever. Coming back to WI was so calming lol. Is it like that around where you are in FL? I’m guessing maybe in bigger cities and such, but just curious.
Robin Zillmer I am just like you I dont like crowd. I think it depends on the city. I used to live in south FL palm beach area. Not too much crowd but not bore you out.
Realtor mama In LA Nice! Ya I didn’t mind it all for awhile but after 2 years I was sick of so many people lol! I enjoy but cities and all there is to offer but when I go back to the comfort of my house I like a little more of a calm area without people on top of one another. I think it may have been the area we lived in So Cal too.
Hi, we plan on moving down to the orlando area within the next few months. But one thing I have been very curious about is how are the mosquitoes down there? We live in NJ the winters are harsh and we stay in doors, spring is allergy season so my kids cannot enjoy that season as much, and when summer comes around those pesky mosquitoes are really irritating and my kids and I hate going into our yard so we tend to be indoors again. Can you truly enjoy the outdoors in florida without bug spray ? Thank you.
My family wen to Ana Maria for probably 5 years in a row.we fel in love that place. And when my wife and I first got married we went to Disney almost every year in our marriage then until our first girl ..
We moved to Orlando 1year and half ago all the way from Japan!!
Because my wife wanted to work at Disney, that's her dream! you know life is short.
We love the weather and entertainment in FL😊
Looking forward more videos♪
I live in Florida and would love to move to Japan.
@@stevewalther2293 Oh!! Where in Florida?😊
@@sunshinestatelife173 Gulf Coast..Sarasota....its a huge nursing home on sand.
@@stevewalther2293 oh! I’ve heard about Sarasota! I like Gulf coast side more than Atlantic side, I sometimes visit Tampa👍
the weather would be my reason to move. feels like 3 degrees in boston area.
The summers in FL are as brutal as the winters in the NE. Hurricanes, lightening and rebuilding are very expensive. Salaries are mostly lower than NE.
@@ganymeade5151 No winter depression, And if you are a welder or any hands on trade you will make good money.
I think weather is the main reason or one of the top reasons people move to Florida.
@@ganymeade5151 on salaries :it makes up cause rents and cost of living in general is cheaper
@@PhatRobsOils I’m from Chicago and want to go to trade school in Florida, how much does the average welder make in Florida?
Moving to Florida from North Dakota in April next year. The transfer process is a little lengthy for police officers but I’m excited to live in paradise!
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I love your videos! We are moving to Orlando/Kissimmee florida no later than 11/2021🥳 We currently live in Delaware and I'm sick of it here. We need entertainment in our lives desperately! We have six children(two are grown) four are young(eight and under) and we look forward to living life with them. Summer is my favorite season and I know I will love Florida. I've been to Miami (2020) and loved it! Thank you for your wonderful content. We truly enjoy your videos. You've pushed my excitement to an all time high! I so can't wait! Thanks again🥰
You will be right by us! Let us know if you need any help finding a place...Erik is a Realtor right here in Central Florida!
My top reasons are weather, taxation and ability to enjoy life year round (beaches and theme parks). I live in NJ and it was 19 degrees this morning and I pay an absurd amount of state taxes (income and property).
Florida With Five yes you did mention NJ and California. NJ has ranked the number one state to leave since 2012. NY is closing in. Lol.
Born and raised in CT and dying to finally make ENDLESS SUMMER a thing l get to experience and not just want and talk about!
Hope you like living on a flat peace of sand and enjoy going to Cosco for enertainment
First video I’ve seen encouraging people to move to Florida, thks for this video 🙂
Florida is the #1 state to move to according to data lol...
Snakes and Alligators are my fear too... No state income tax is great!.... The weather is my reason :)
@@FloridaWithFive lol it sure does
My favorite TH-cam Florida bloggers , Y’all are awesome. My husband has asthma and he wants to move to Florida. Do any of you have asthma and moved down to Florida? I’m wondering if it will make his asthma better or worse! We are coming from Oklahoma.
Eric Evolving hey what are you doing here?😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
gee,there are parts of urbanized Florida where you will not see alligator or snake .
@@briahawkins6176 what you do have to take into account is that their might be some allergens,like the pollen of some flowers trees .dust,in some enclosed areas lots of dust mites and their feces .
if you are from Michigan,Indiana,Ohio,Missiouri ,West Virginia, Pennsylvania,New York,New Jersey,Massachusetts or California ,move to Florida cause the option is much better than your state. Now which part of Florida is best to move to ? depending if you are on a budget or wealthy ? a professional ? younger or older ? If you are on a budget :Orlando, Pinellas county ;Dunedin, Clearwater, Estero, Fort Myers,the Florida Panhadle or Jacksonville.
I’m from Jersey and I’m moving to Florida in December! Can’t wait 😆
@@ToneupwithTiffany may Jersyians living in FLorida.What part of Florida re you moving to ?
We’re from Pennsylvania and so ready to move to Florida and rent with pool of course.we’re so tired of our snow and cold.I would wear shorts 12 months a year’s. Only with long sleeve in December.
@@ToneupwithTiffany we’re from Pennsylvania and talking about moving in 2022. Smart .good luck
@@ToneupwithTiffany wow in December?
You both went through such a glow up since your first month in Florida video. You both look great and so healthy! Hoping to move to Naples within the next 4 months with my boyfriend. Your videos are so entertaining and helpful keep it up!
I want to move to Florida when I’m older, the place I live in is too expensive and the area I’m in is dangerous because of it and the weather is way better than -40c during the winter.
Yep I’m so tired of our cold and snow.i see myself whe we move to Florida like in December or February I’ll be wearing sho and long sleeve shirts.
So amazing love video 💕 I’m coming from Chicago by mid January so be happy to be with family long time coming. Great u can enjoy and adjust so quickly 💕 so much more excited thanks
Me and my husband are going to move down there in Orlando in June-July. We love the diversity and attractions there.
You guys really hit all the great points for why I moved here. Hey, don't forget our Hockey teams! Lightning and Panthers are 2 great teams and fun to watch. (Lightning actually won the Stanley Cup). And yeah our beaches are second to none except for maybe Hawaii and that's a long swim lol. Also the Food, YES! Do you guys have Pollo Tropical over there? Sure beats Taco Bell haha.
We love the Jupiter/Palm Beach area. Nice vlog
I can't wait till we move! I'm so excited! Its been my dream for years!
I love discovery cove, bush gardens, sea world, and aquatica
How do you keep your kids relationships strong with the grandparents being so far away? I'm a grandparent moving to Florida away from the grandkids.
Great video guys I'm counting down my 3-5 months for my transition move from Chicago to Florida. Just trying to make it through this last Chicago winter.
Im in the phase of doing my research and contacting moving companies to get the quotes. The closer it gets the more excited I get to be able to enjoy the Florida weather on a daily basis.
Florida With Five Sure thing, thanks so much for putting these videos out, folks like yourself, Florida Suburban Dad and Eric Evolving have sure been so helpful with been able to taking some of the stress out.
I'll be moving down by myself and although it can be exciting, but Im also nervous at the same time. But a good nervous.
ez2cyunvtee I’m exciting for finally deciding l wanna make the move I’ve always to do but l too will be doing it alone... exciting but scary. I have friends in different places of Florida though. Where are you going?
Joy Hutson Yes I do understand the hesitation, I've been pondering over it a while now so I decided to take the plunge. Im looking to relocate in the Orlando area.
My reason for moving there is for the weather. Also no state taxes and no personal property taxes. I do have some questions. In a previous video you stated that it cost about $500 to register your vehicle there. Is that just a one time fee to register it from one state to another? How much is license plate renewal there? Here in St. Louis, license plates are $36.00 for 2 years, driver's license is $10.00 but again, they rob us with $500 a year personal property taxes for just one car and also take state taxes out of our paychecks too. I also wonder how much weight the two of you have lost since you moved there. It's so noticeable when you look at the video you did after the first month compared to the video you did in mid January this year. Incredible! Love your videos.
To be honest I’m one of those families that are Disney heads... so we’re moving to the Magic as we call it!! But the beaches are just breath taking and I can’t wait
Pretty good reasons to give Florida a chance!! New subscribers here! Excited to see what 2020 brings you!
Thanks for sharing! Our big reason besides most of what you all said is......HEALTH. I am (Shannon) so immune compromised it is not even funny. When I am there I feel better, I do not get sick as often. I move a lot more, I have a vigor for life. I drop weight fast and that always helps. I have 13 autoimmune disorders. And I feel like I am home there, and safe. Kyle is the same way.
Moving to Orlando next year. My wife and I can't wait..
if you are looking for Warmer Weather then FLORIDA, HAWAII or CALIFORNIA are the 3 STATES with the best warm weather in USA....
You forgot to mention Puerto Rico!
Parts of California can get VERY COLD as in shivering
I love listening to you guys! WE are moving from Maryland to Florida in 15 months. My daughter graduates from High School in 2021 so we are coming. Maryland is snow, ice or like now 17 days of constant rain. We are so ready. We were looking at Kissimmee and Orlando because we do not know where else to settle. We plan to buy within the year once we explore. I am lost on "how do we rent a house if we are not there?"
@@FloridaWithFive Both my husband and I are working remote so we will have the same jobs that we have now. So I am sure that I can get a letter from Payroll stating that I will be remote, and the company that my husband works for has a headquarters in Miami so he will have an address that he can put on the lease agreement. Thank you for getting to me!
Currently sitting in our living room in Wisconsin having my boyfriend watch your videos trying to convince him to move to Florida. Wish we were there already! ❄️☃️❄️
He finally AGREED TODAY!!!!! so excited. We will be "Florida with One" (expecting our first in august!) so I hope after this one, all of the babies will be born in Florida 😂 we saw you guys mentioned how construction is booming in Florida and that makes us so excited because my boyfriend is an operating engineer in the union here we're hoping to have him join the union in Florida! Do you have any knowledge on this branch of construction?
Come to florida its great
@@gretchyspice6799 how has it been??? Do they pay good for these union jobs in Florida? I want to get into the union and I am currently in Illinois. I’m only 17 but I’m starting to do research now.
@@moneygamer4308 we actually decided on Georgia and my boyfriend left the union because he makes better money installing gutter systems! Good luck to you good for you for doing your research!
Be there soon!! Thinking March! North Missouri to north west Florida! Can’t waiiiiitttt!
How is it going?
Looking to get to the central area this year we are a family of 5 coming from md. Been sending out the resume (do hvac) had plenty phone interviews and setting up in person interviews as well. Only issue is the pay difference is sometimes 50% different then what currently making. But I know the works there. If any other advice would love the feedback. Good videos keep them coming. Enjoy!
Come to florida you going to love it
We just moved to Flordia - Florida With Two. It's outrageously beautiful here. But I do miss my homestate up North. If it doesn't work out we'll move back to the wintery Midwest.
thank you for mentioning diversity - we want to move and diversity is so important to us because of where we are coming from
def making my way there, slowly but surely, 2020 for sure. blessings to you and your family. great info.
I love your transparency 😂 and how uncomfortable you got talking about alligators. I wish you’d let husband talk more about it cause I LOVE alligators, snakes and all critters. It’s at the top of my list for considering moving to Florida ☺️
I liked Florida from short trips during vocations. I also like the diversity. I am from Russia originally but lived in Illinois for longest time. Midwestern weather is not for my family, my kids get sick often during the winter time and therefore we are looking to move down there or place just like that. Thank you so much for good videos about family-kids-life in Florida. I found your videos were very helpful to make some decisions.
Hello I love every thing about florida and the weather in florida and the tropical beach life and the wildlife Everglades and the no state income tax and Disney and Disney state resident discount and so so much more . also I can’t stand the cold snowy winters in New Jersey and the high Jersey tax’s and I have family in south E florida . I been to florida about 10 times in twenty years Can’t wait to move my family to florida
Im about to move to south Florida from southwest Michigan
Thank you for your informative video! I wanted to moved to Florida since in my mid 30 now I’m in my 40 it’s about time ! Everything you guys mentioned about Florida it’s sounds so real ! Life it’s beautiful when your are wise about the past and prepare for the futur ! I’m so excited I’m moving anytime soon will work in a nursing field !!!🙏🏽😅💕💕💕💐💐💐🌺
I'm so glad I found y'all channel!!I'm a single mom of 4 and I am planning to move across country to Florida. Y'all's videos definitely helping me with my decision, what I need to do, who I needa call, what to expect, etc. could y'all lease do another updtaed video of cost of living or how much to move.. I don't remember the name but I watched 2 videos with you writing down numbers and estimates for moving. Thank you! Keep up the great videos!!
on sports .not just baseball,football,,but volleyball,tennnis,golf (Florida is a golfers paradise),cycling,jogging and not to forget the endless watersports: boating, waterskiing, parasailing, swimming, scuba diving,
Love watching some of these older videos. It would be cool if you did a 2022/23 update, curious if your top 10 has changed. Side note I was dying when Lindsay broke Erik with the taco comment! 🤣
Thanks very much for all your work in these videos, very helpful for those considering moving to Florida.
You two are awesome!! Your videos are very helpful I’m really thinking about moving to Florida🤔
Thank you so much! Please let us know if we can help you in anyway!
Yes move to florida its perfect
I love sea food.. . Like salmon. We are from Pennsylvania.so tired this cold and snow.
I hope we can move next year. My kids love being outside and I love summer
You had me at tacos!!!!! Yessssssss I'm sold I love tacos!!! Cant wait to move down from Allentown, Pa... just found ur channel and loveeeee you guys!!! Glad ur family is liking Florida
Heather Rodriguez I’ve been wanting to move from my home state of CT for years! Finally think I’m going to do it! Where do you think you are going to go? They had me at every reason!!!! Haha
@@joyhutson8488 I have been saying the same for about 14 years now and finally this year I will be taking that leap! I'm excited and scared all at the same time. I'm looking around so not 100% sure, I'm looking at daytona beach all the way to lakeland. I will be down in a few months to do some driving around and seeing where is the best fit for me and my family
@@heatherrodriguez4908 allentown sucks im from bucks county not to far and lived in central florida for 2 years ssssooooooo much better down here
Move to florida It perfect Orlando is a great city
Sweet couple, very informative! Thank you! 👍🏽😊
OMG yes the cold and snow is no fun her in Colorado. Hoping to move there next yr.
I'm from New Jersey and want to move to Florida in a couple of years after I graduate college. I'm not a Jersey guy at all. I feel like I would be much comfortable and happy in Florida. Two things I hate about Jersey are the strict gun laws and awful winter weather.
My wife and I did the same thing you're wanting to do many years ago and moved to New Mexico. Grew up in South Jersey, went to Rutgers and wanted out so bad. It was the best decision of our lives. Do it bro!!!! I would also consider South Texas, it's awesome, so underrated.
Well be coming to Florida sooner then I expected! which is fine... but I've been trying to research schools and its literally killing me! and I don't know anyone in the area! ehh We will be going to the Pinellas County area with 2 boys one in kindergarten. Thank you guys for these videos!! I love them!
Ok this is a really weird request, and I have no idea where to find it but the background sounds to your videos are AMAZING- the crickets, and cars driving by, ah it’s so calming. I sleep so well I’m Florida and I miss it so much.
Thanks for this video!! Great intro!! First, diversity is my thing so when you said that I was instantly in love with you guys!!!!😂 My boyfriend and I are moving from Cleveland to Fort Lauderdale in September. Scared cause I've been at my job for 23 years and am not at retirement age BUT excited because I'm sick of this cold, great and brown city, and I'll be able to vlog more interesting content on my channel since there's so much to see there. What about Door Dash drivers? I do that here and it's a nice way to make money. I'm hoping there is ample opportunity for that there. I KNOW that God will help us along! Be blessed!!
@@FloridaWithFive awesome! For sure I will. May I ask what the status is in the city regarding the COVID-19 pandemic? Has it affected things there in a major way? We had planed another trip to Fort Lauderdale in May to check out housing, etc. but we are not sure how to proceed with all this going on.
I traveled all over the Caribbean and honestly Florida has the best beaches, and like you say the variety of beaches from St.Augustine in the Atlantic up the gulf to Pensacola..Apart from beaches many people do not know of the many springs and rivers inland.
@@FloridaWithFive the water in the fresh water springs of Florida is the purest (it is even bottled for drinking water) and so crystal clear.Are there alligators and snakes in the springs ?
We had a house in New Smyrna Beach my whole life, my dad sold it 8 years ago and it didn’t bother me so much until lately and I’m so sad . Love it there
My husband & I lived in WI early in our marriage & have moved all over US. Have lived in So Cal for 13 yrs. I'm over it! It is sooo expensive here. Thinking of moving to FL. Hoping it is cheaper!
Health reasons! ...and alligators. My youngest daughter is absolutely fascinated with alligators...lol
Great video guys! My wife and I are thinking of making the move to Florida from AZ. It's nice to see an encouraging video about moving over there!
Really enjoyed this video. Some nice points that were out of the box that I take for granted and never thought to share.
Really considering a move to Florida in the next couple years. Coming from WA state. Fort Myer area or surrounding area!
I moved from Renton (King County, WA) to the Tampa area sort of on a whim after I graduated (I'm 27 atm). I can tell you its literally one of THE BEST DECISIONS I made. Granted I was originally from here, but I lived in WA for about 12 years. There's always something to do money or not. Food and Rent are so much more affordable (My apartment is about 2/3 the price of one in King County, and its BIGGER in a Nice near-0 crime area). I found a job within one month, and its a lot like living in a Vacation spot because you never have to travel far to have fun. Ask me anything if you have questions about cost and procedures!
Move to florida its perfect
my husband and I live in Oklahoma and we'd both really love to move to Florida someday. Its very boring here and the lack of beaches is really tough. we don't have a pool either. Its hard to be active in this state. the most intimidating thing for us is the cost of living being higher
I love the video. Loved the part about diversity...sooo important. Thank you
Very nice channel, folks! I think everyone loves the state of Florida, and make sure me too. You are living in FL with your children, but you still got that accent from Midwest. Amazing accent and lovely family too!!!
Lol thanks! Lots of people think we sound like we are from Canada!
Nice channel, guys. See you in Florida!:)
up North can go through extreme:very cold winters and very hot, humid summers.
June 1, 2025 I'm moving to Orlando, Florida.
I CAN'T wait...!!!
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We just visited Sarasota & loved it! Planning a move from Madison WI hopefully by the end of the year! Thanks for sharing your experiences :)
Whitney Wilke did you move to Sarasota? I was just offered a job there.
Move to florida
To be outside more with our boys and explore. Too cold most the year here in Chicago.
omgsh I LOVE your hair!!! you look beautiful
@@FloridaWithFive I was going to say the same thing! You have GREAT hair in every single video!
Lots of sharks at beaches in FL. However, many beaches are most beautiful in winter. Summer is a bummer. Lots of bugs to bite you that hide in your house, bed, clothing. Gators and snakes in yard and house sometimes.
Thinking of trading the hot Arizona sun for some Florida humidity.
Sounds like a good trade!
My family of 4 ( we have 2 boys, ages 8 and 6) may be moving to the Orlando area. My husband may be being transferred for work to Maitland. We LOVE Florida and have always said we want to live there. We're from the Midwest (St Louis) and HATE the cold!! But now that it's a reality, I'm just so nervous and apprehensive. All of our famikyyis in St Louis. I have a great teaching job and will be moving in to Administration soon, and the teacher pay in FL is soooo much less than here. How did your kids adjust? Our boys don't like the idea of leaving their friends, schools and grandparents. I already have guilty mom syndrome for taking that all away from them and we don't even know for sure if we're making the move yet.
Come move to florida you going to love it
We're tired of the cold. Taking early retirement and moving God willing in 2022.
My daughter wants to be a performer! What better place for her to start!
Please do a video on the construction industry down there. I will be graduating in December of 2020 after 5 long years studying engineering tech. My degree will allow me to be a project manager. I’m nervous as can be about finding a job. I have a wife a 3 kids to support. Thanks, love your videos.
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The humidity is very bad for arthritis. AZ is better for those with arthritis. Constant AC in summer can cause migraIne headaches.
Hey FW5 do a living in Florida cons video and with every con do a positive thing you guys think out weighs that con. Florida is not perfect we know but it sure beats snow. All I know is you guys have gone to the ocean more times than I have this year! Love the videos. :)
I so HATE NYC i want to move to florida so bad but im so scared but im miserable here in nyc lol
Take a small educational vacation to a specific area (or 2), and do some math homework. I moved from WA, managed to pay off my moving debtsin a couple months and live life to the fullest. I live in a 900 Sq ft apartment with NO roommate, and everything you can imagine you need is less than 2 miles away.
Come to florida its perfect
@@Blaze6432 Yes that is one of the greatest advantages of Florida. Everything is co-located. One does NOT have to drive long on winding roads to go to the grocery or mall or movies or anything. Most everything is within 2 or 3 miles distance. And the roads are wide, clean and straight.
One of the things that concerns me is the the housing market is so strong down there right now. I'm afraid of over paying for a house (renting is not an option). I've thought maybe I should wait, but when I'm tired of the taxes here and today it is cold! Not to mention no support network.
My reason is to be near my best friend and another friend, currently where I live I don't have much of a support network. I have spent a lot of time in Florida because my in-laws lived there, but unfortunately both passed in the last few years. Florida also feels like home.
Is it worth moving to Florida from the UK as a 19-20 year old
Yes florida is great
Diversity is big for me I’m from ny so I’m happy to here that .
We would like to be close to a military base. Suggestions?
I know Patrick Air Force base is near Melbourne, and McDill Air Force base is near Tampa!
Do you mind sharing what area or zip code in Orlando you live ? I love all your videos.
Soon I am moving from Quebec to Florida.
Hey neighbors! I’m from Orlando. Tbh if you don’t bother the wildlife they won’t bother you.
so Florida is not just a place to go visit grandma, anymore, it is a place to raise families ? If you have kids ;I can see the advantage of the children having things to do indoors and outdoors all year around; instead of having them locked up all winter (couped up ,literally ) .Nice to rise kids close to the water.What are the best beach towns to move to to raise kids ? Dunedin ?
though the Florida Panhandle has great beaches :Panama City, Mexico,Fort Walton Beach,etc. @@FloridaWithFive I think Pinellas county is little more lively than Florida's Panhandle.Pinellas is close enough to the Tampa area, but more relaxed . How is Punta Gorda further south ? or the St
.Augustine area ?
@@FloridaWithFive for a person who does not mind. a little more city.How is Broward county in S.E. Florida ? I would assume S.E. Florida has the mildest (warmest) weather of all Florida ?
Looking to move down, fam of 4 with a dog. 1 in high school, 1 in elementary school.
We like W to SWFL, coming from Indianapolis.
Where do you think is a good place to live?
Tampa Is great come move to florida its perfect
Did you go to school to get into the construction industry? What is the closest beach to you?
i friken loved that intro
Do realtors down there do house leases? Also: I keep seeing property management companies for single families - are they a scam?
Love your channel so much! So happy I found you! We have two boys 10 and 8 and have a similar situation...we live in vortex hell❄❄❄❄❄❄😪😪😪!!! So tired of missing out on life...stuck inside and just depressed and miserable😪😪. We are a very active family...boys love sports and very social..its been hell here in Oregon. We are long overdue to move! My question is whats the best place to move and raise a family? Did you do a video on that? Sounds like a job as a nurse won't be an issue..its just a matter of finding the right city and neighborhood. Do they sell manufactured homes there? Thankyou so much for doing these videos. So happy for you and your beautiful family! Life is so short...we want to make the most of our time with our boys while they're still young...our governor is a complete tyrant and has taken away their school, sports and friends..they are so depressed its awful!!! Any help and advice would be soooo appreciated!!! Thanks guys!! Back to binge watching your awesome channel😃🤣✌🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸!!!
Hi Rachel! Glad that you found us, and welcome to the family!!! We have not done a video on the best places in Florida to raise a family, but it is a great idea and one we will start researching! And yes, manufactured homes are popular in some areas! If you haven't yet, join our facebook group! It is a great way to ask questions to everyone, and get ahold of us!
Take care!
Where did your opening song come from? What group?
hi where are the best and safe areas to live in florida? thanks
@@FloridaWithFive Your videos are so much helpful to newcomers. Where are most great hospitals located at? Thanks, Keep safe💕
@@FloridaWithFive Thanks it's a big help. Continue making videos on youtube, you're great guys. Keep safe and regards 💕💕💕
I'm a native Delawarean born and raised. Here in the Northeast the weather just sucks! I have always wanted to go to the Florida Keys. And after a 40+ year wait we made in April. I loved it and want to move permanently. You mentioned state taxes. We don't have sales tax. But do have state income tax. And Delaware is a very blue state and very liberal. I can't stand it here. So between the weather and the political atmosphere it's more than enough to get out of here. I'm medical military disability. Our parents are still here so we have to stay.
Something I’m curious about is the busyness. I’m from the same area you are in WI and we have loved in Southern California as well. When we lived in CA it just seemed like there were people everywhere all the time. It was just crazy to me going to the grocery store at 10 am on a weekday with my kids and it was jam packed...or target or wherever. Coming back to WI was so calming lol. Is it like that around where you are in FL? I’m guessing maybe in bigger cities and such, but just curious.
Robin Zillmer I am just like you I dont like crowd. I think it depends on the city. I used to live in south FL palm beach area. Not too much crowd but not bore you out.
Realtor mama In LA Nice! Ya I didn’t mind it all for awhile but after 2 years I was sick of so many people lol! I enjoy but cities and all there is to offer but when I go back to the comfort of my house I like a little more of a calm area without people on top of one another. I think it may have been the area we lived in So Cal too.
Hi, we plan on moving down to the orlando area within the next few months. But one thing I have been very curious about is how are the mosquitoes down there? We live in NJ the winters are harsh and we stay in doors, spring is allergy season so my kids cannot enjoy that season as much, and when summer comes around those pesky mosquitoes are really irritating and my kids and I hate going into our yard so we tend to be indoors again. Can you truly enjoy the outdoors in florida without bug spray ? Thank you.
@@FloridaWithFive thank you for your response!😊
Merry Christmas to you two!
Same to you!
My family wen to Ana Maria for probably 5 years in a row.we fel in love that place. And when my wife and I first got married we went to Disney almost every year in our marriage then until our first girl ..
Thanks for your videos
I want to move so bad. Really trying to
why is it better to move to Florida, than moving to Las Vegas ?
i ate a grasshopper taco in north beach . theres a restaurant bar on the beach that sells them lol ... it wasnt that bad!
Huge grasshoppers there