So which is the place to live? Near as I can tell, both have decent gun laws, no income tax, and nice places to live.

Both are hot and humid in summer, Florida may have the edge in winter. Texas has areas where the humidity isn't quite so oppressive (Austin?).

Any Texas residents who wished they lived in Florida?
Floridians planning a move to Texas?

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Common sense isn't so common.

Only thing I can tell you is I look around here right now in the winter and I see a lot of Texas tags running up and down the road.

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Dick

Your right, both have a lot going for them. As you can tell, I'm in Texas and won't move. Been to Florida a number of times and have enjoyed the people, the weather and the scenery.

Bottom line, either/or

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Slim, U.S. Army, Ret.

My brother was born here in 1954. In early 1974 the Marines sent him to MARTD, Dallas. He stayed in Texas. Been there 40 years now. I guess HE thinks it's better.

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I always take precautions

Whomever told you Florida is not hot and humid has never been here during the summer.

If you were to put baking powder in your arm pits on the 4th of July, you'd have biscuits in about 10 minutes.

Last I heard Texas was #3 in population and Florida was #4, but moving up quickly due to Yankee migration.

The standard of living is pretty good here, just don't choke when you find out that your homeowners insurance is gonna be as high as your house payment. Can ya'll say "Hurricane Season"?

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NULLI SECUNDUS

I lived extensively in both states. Florida is one-dimensional compared to Texas. Florida is humid, warm, full of beaches and the elevation is unchanging. I always favored the Ocala area and wouldn't want to live in the Miami or Tampa-St. Pete areas. Texas varies in elevation, climate and humidity. Along the border, the Hispanic population far exceeds the Anglo population, so if you are Anglo, you will live in the minority. That's not necessarily a bad thing, as long as you are willing to adapt to the culture. I still have a lot of Hispanic friends. Like they say in the commercials, "Texas, it's like a whole different country!" If you decide you might want to move to Texas, do a lot of research on the various parts. You can live on the beach, in the mountains, in the hill country or in the desert. There are few areas open to the public for recreation (i.e. hunting and shooting sports). Most of the land is privately owned. A good hunting lease will cost plenty. If I were going to move back, I'd consider Kerrville or some other spot in the "Hill Country".

I was born in Florida, but I grew up in Texas. I believe I'm where I want to be! A lot of things balance out; we don't generally have hurricanes in Texas, but tornadoes do happen. But the main thing is, if more snowbirds are moving to Florida, that's all the more reason to move to Texas.

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Lounge Lizard Extraordinaire

Frankly having been to both, I still prefer Arizona.

What he said

Our snakes are a little smaller.
When did you ever hear a Texan say something was smaller here?

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Wayne
Torn & Frayed

Texas since 1836.
Folks, just cause you don't live in an area you wanna see don't mean you can't drive there.
Texas has a lot of room to drive and I like road trips.
Blessings

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TEXAS, by GOD

I think you should definitely choose Florida.

If we get one more Texan in here, this Forum is gonna bust wide slam open.

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Ukraine -- now more than ever

"I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as soon as I could"

I don't think you can go wrong with either. I live in Texas but upon retirement the wife wants to move to Florida, could be cause we have two grown children that live there now and she is from Florida. BE Mike said it best, Texas is very diverse, each area has it's own charm and its own bad also. At the present it is very gun friendly but that depends a lot on Austin! I check the weather everyday for Abilene and Pensacola, they are so close it's amazing. Good luck with whichever you choose. BTW, Bar B Q is better here, fresh seafood is better there.

I live in both places. I would not want Fla to be my permanent residence. No offense intended, but people here in S W Fla are not near as friendly as N Tex . Boating is way better in Fla , and that's why I'm here.

I've lived in both although I lived in Florida a lot longer. San Antonio July, 1965-July, 1967. Counting time in the Navy, I lived in Florida from July, 1969 to technically May, 2014. What you have to remember about Florida is it's actually several states. North Florida and New York/New Jersey/Massachusetts, etc. Most of North Florida's attitudes are rural/southern and Jacksonville is a city in South Georgia where the people don't pay state income tax to Atlanta. I loved living in San Antonio although I know it's changed much since I lived there. Like someone else said, I would probably pick the Hill Country in Texas. In Florida, if I picked now and didn't have to worry about work, I would look for something around McClenny, Live Oak or Lake City.

CW

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μολὼν λαβέ

Florida. Texas is full. Of Floridians, Illini, Californians, Mexicans, etc.

Florida vs Texas, I thought we were talking football.

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Don

If I had a choice between Texas and Florida, I'd pick Massachusetts.

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James Redfield
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My sister and her husband have offered to let me stay at their house in Shady Shores area of Ft.Worth until I decide to buy there or somewhere around there. BTW it's a beautiful and huge house and I would have my privacy.

From what I've seen Texas has a lot more bang for the buck as far as real estate goes. I like East Texas.

But,

I'm a Floridian. I know how to do Fla. and enjoy it.

I would miss the coast and everglades. I would never move to Southern Texas. If I'm gonna be around hurricanes I might as well be around here.

This is a heck of a decision to make.

With losing most of my family and getting older I need to have support when things are needed. My sister would be a big asset to watch my place and dogs when I'm out of town.

Another thing, She's a Nurse Practitioner and says the doctor and hospital system is much better in Texas than South Florida.

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Dum vivo cano

Florida stops at Interstate #4. Anything south of I-4 is no longer Florida, its another Country

I'm not an expert on either, but have spent quite a bit of time in both.

I just spent a week in S. Florida. It was nice to see my family. The weather was great, but I can't deal with the traffic and people. Old people who shouldn't be driving getting run off the road by young people who shouldn't be driving. It doesn't work for me. Nice place to visit, but.....

It was -8* with a few inches of snow on the ground when I got off the plane at 11:30 on Tuesday night. I took the dogs for a long walk when I got home. I froze my butt off and was never happier.

I lived in Houston for a short stink years back. It was different back then. Some for the better some for the worse.

If I was inclined to move to one or the other (location of my family not withstanding), I would chose Texas and stay up north or maybe northeast.

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paws for friendship

Hey wait a minute Jimmy, I live south, way south of I-4 and I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. Have you explored straight south of I-4 along the Rte 27 and Rte 29 corridor? Middle state Central Florida is great laid back livin'.

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Dick

To put it mildly doesnt the answer depend on what part of either state you choose to live?

You are so right. You can't just pick in general State vs State. Somehow some people think that living in Brownsville TX instead of Ft Myers FL in the summer is somehow cooler and less humid because it on a different side of the same Gulf at roughly the same Latitude.
Florida in the winter can be very warm and comfortable in say Miami while people in Tallahassee can be freezing their buns off on the same day...............................Same is true in Texas! As the real estate people say it's "location, location, location".

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Dick

+1. Currently a toasty 55 here, but a comfy 70 tomorrow. There's snow in TX... but none o'that nasty stuff here. <Florida.

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50 Years of Wish You Were Here

The only reason to live in Florida that I can think of is that it is close to South Carolina. Other than that I prefer Texas on all fronts.

I spent some time in Texas in the air force. I know of no reason to EVER go back. We have to travel north from Amarillo to get to Colorado but that can be avoided by driving through Kansas to Georgia.

Life has options.

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S&WHF 366

I've lived in both North Havana and Texas. Want to guess which I would choose?

I was born in So. Fla. in 1950 and lived here all my life. Growing up we were skeptical of "Yankees" because they seemed to gravitate to So. Fla. and then try to change things cause "that's the way we do it" (in New York, New Jersey, or take your pick of some other northern state). Later, the Hispanic influence started moving north from the Miami area; now just about every Caribbean country is well represented in most communities in So. Fla.

When I was younger there was a 200 yard rifle range within 20 minutes from home and an outdoor pistol range 5 minutes from home. They are both gone now - crowded out by development and complaints from homeowners that moved in nearby.

If I were to move now I'd go north of State Road 70 (which crosses Florida north of Lk. Okeechobee) and south of the Ocala area. I've found the folks there gun-friendly and there are lots of shooting opportunities including several nice rifle ranges.

If my wife chose we'd be in Arizona.

I lived in central Florida for several years and have visited Texas a few times since my wife is from there. Both states have pro gun laws and lots of Veterans which is great. If I had to choose I would live in FL just because even though it does get hot and humid at least it rains during the summers. A drought in FL is a rare thing, as are tornadoes. I also think FL is so much more greener, has taller trees, a more beautiful natural environment that makes hunting and fishing a real pleasure.

It seem to me like Texas was very dry and lots of flat land everywhere. But the one thing I really loved about Texas are the people, the Texans. Most I had met were proud to be American and proud of their state. Lots of patriotism that I did not always see in parts of FL.

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Ephesians 6 (Armor of God)

No one has mentioned crime yet. I think it is a very broad generalization, but I think Florida has a lot bigger problems with drug and violent crimes. I live in Austin and the comparison between here and South Florida in terms of crime is night and day.

Austin vs So.Fl.? How about South Texas vs St Augustine? Not a good example either.

South Texas has no drugs or violent crime?

Thing is we're each just as "bleeped" when it comes to that.

Someone said, "Location location location". That's about it in a nutshell.

Every state has its warts. Both Texas and Florida are very unique with different "atmospheres" or "Climates" depending on location within the state.

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Dum vivo cano

Lots of good points here. My experience with both:

Several years ago I visited San Antonio, I believe it was early spring. I remember it was hot and humid even then. It was a very nice town, but I'm concerned it would be too hot and humid in the summer. I was thinking the Austin area would be more comfortable.

Many many years ago I was in Miami and Key West in the winter, I was much more impressed with Key West. Not so sure it is the place to be now. I have also visit the Ft Myers area, which is very nice. From what I've heard, east coast snowbirds tend to settle on the Atlantic side of Florida, while midwest snowbirds tend to settle on the Gulf side. I would be more interested in the Gulf side than the Atlantic side.

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Common sense isn't so common.

I have visited both. Fl traffic around the interstates is not fun, same for Dallas/FW and Houston, probably worse. It was not bad in the keys in FEB though.

I retired from Missouri to SE Ks. Both are hot and cold. Right now a heavy traffic jam for me is a lost farmer on a New Holland, 2 John Deere tractors and 3 or 4 vehicles, most of them Pick-ups. When it clears I have the road to my self. This would be all the way to KC or Wichita.

Shooting, anywhere on my farm. Hunting anywhere on my farm. A couple of years ago the non hunting Dr that owns the farm across the road called and said that big buck you've been looking for crosses my North pasture every morning at 9 AM, you're welcome to come shoot him.

Folks are basically good here. Neighbors, help each other out. No Sprechen deutch (insert language of choice here and do a better job of spellen) type incidents.

I can stand the heat and cold, that is as long as our AC and heater work. The kicker is, lots of Floridians and some coastal Texans may be moving inland as the ice caps melt.

I've been to Indy a lot, visiting an uncle and work related. It is like Northern Iowa, Cold! and Colder!! Except for the hot summers.

Traffic and not living elbow to elbow would be the guideline for me.

Good luck with that choice.

Just an observation: I live in East Tennessee and it seems like half the people here moved in from Florida. Have not run into a single Texan yet. That tells me a lot.

Ed

Born in Texas. Never found a reason to leave.

Florida has Cubans, Texas has Mexicans and Maine has Canadiens. I'll take Maine, eh??

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James Redfield
LM #497

Y'all have got me so confused about where to go that I'll probably just stay here in the mountains of Va.

Yep, Texas is FULL... NO Vacancies! Go to Florida.

Ed, don't take that as an indicator. Several people I know who got conned into moving from Florida to Tennessee a couple years ago have all moved back down here this year after your "wonderful winter storms" last year. Several who did the same to Ohio and Indiana have moved back again too. You simply can't beat the weather differences.

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Dick

I guess the answer is dependent on why you are asking? If I were looking for a retirement location, both states would be the low on the list.

First, whoever told you that Texas is not humid, has never been there! Traffic around most populated areas in both states is horrible and nothing that I need in my old age. Florida traffic on all roads in the winter makes you not want to leave the house. Retirement is all about removing the stress in your life and unless you are going to live away from the coast in Florida or rural Texas, stress abounds daily.

From traveling to most states in the country over my working career, I enjoyed both states, but it became quickly apparent that I would never want to live there after retirement. Too hot, too humid, horrible storms & hurricane dangers. Way too many people are in a hurry. I could not imagine having to drive those highways as I get older.

Besides, there are lots of great states with climates far nicer than Indiana or Michigan if that is your choosing. How about looking at the states from South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, or the Southwest? If you are near the coast there are maybe a couple weeks below freezing weather in the winter, instead of a few months of winter in the north.

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Gary
SWCA 2515

I, personally, love the heat and humidity of Houston.
South Texas ahs no big drug problem---they are going way to fast to stop when moving it North.
I have always thought that Corpus Christi was just about perfect. You have the Gulf and GOOD fishing. not far at all from the Hill country and West Texas or South Padre--better fishing.
East Texas Forrest are equal to any in any state.
I encourage you to try the Gulf Coast--if you can make it a year you will never leave.
The first year for most, is a killer.
Blessings

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TEXAS, by GOD

We'll all say a prayer for you tonight sir.

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be safe,enjoylife,journey well

The winner? Virginia! We can open carry & Texans can't! Less yankees in VA than in Florida! And no damn Bush's either!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I'm 67. I don't do timeouts.

Born in Florida, raised in Chicago, now lives in Texas.... why would anyone want to move to Florida?? Texas is beautiful! The hill country is perfect for a motorcycle cruise, Texas is home to SH-130, the only hwy in the nation that has a legal speed limit of 85mph. I live off the gulf coast of Texas and once you get a fly rod in your hand and go after tailing redfish, you'll never want to leave...

I'm tired of the long winters here and being cooped up inside because it is too nasty to ride my bike or shoot. My health has suffered (lots of weight gain) because of the inactivity.

I'm a retired software engineer, but would like someplace that has options in case I want to get back into it, as I find I am getting bored. Being cooped up during the long winters has not helped the boredom.

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Common sense isn't so common.

If it has snow on a regular basis---you won't find me.
I like two seasons--warm hot and HOT.
Blessings

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TEXAS, by GOD

Texas isn't just a place. It's a state of mind. It's a way of life. Little children in Texas grow up knowing they're heirs to a tradition that goes back almost two hundred years.

That's for sure. Just here where I live we have low population, good farm land, and nice wooded areas with large hardwoods and pines, but I can drive 30 or 40 minutes south, and I start getting into sugar sand with scrub oaks and pines.

There are still a lot open or lightly populated places all the way down the state, if you stay away from the coast. Most of the high population areas are at the beach.

Texas is a much bigger state in area, so there is even more open space, and a greater range in topography and climate than Florida.

I like this area of Florida, but I wouldn't be opposed to living in Texas. I'd just want to be away from the coast and not too far north. Can't take too much freezing weather and snow.

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