Florida has been a top retirement destination for years. In 2023 alone, nearly 37,180 retirees made the move to the Sunshine State, adding to the state’s population then of 4.3 million residents over age 65.
With sandy beaches, active senior communities, and no state income tax, what’s not to love about the state? Especially if you don’t want to supplement your Social Security .
Plenty, depending on your personality, temperament, and finances. Read on to explore the warning signs that a Florida retirement just isn’t for you.
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1. You hate humidity
According to the Florida Climate Center, Florida is the most humid state in the nation. The specifics depend on the time of the year, but on average, Florida is even more humid than Hawaii. And most of the state stays humid year-round.
If you hate humid winters as much as you hate humid summers, you’d be much happier retiring to the dry Southwest.