A new Florida Atlantic University poll reveals that nearly half of Florida
residents have considered moving due to rising costs of living, despite the
state’s continued reputation as an affordable destination for many who live in
northern areas of the U.S.
The poll, conducted by FAU’s Business and Economic Polling Initiative,
surveyed 1,000 Floridians and found growing economic frustration as property
taxes, home insurance, and housing costs continue to climb.
“Insurance. That’s the biggest one,” one resident said when asked about
financial pressures.
The findings come as a surprise to researchers, given Florida’s traditional
appeal as an escape from high-cost northern states.
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