FLORIDA - Florida’s cost of living has increased enough to change how residents and potential newcomers view the state, with housing and everyday expenses now exceeding national norms in many areas.

A quarter of Floridians surveyed are “seriously considering” moving elsewhere because of the high cost of living in the state. And when those who are thinking about it somewhat are added, half are ...

Researchers concluded that the cost of living is “the state’s pressure point.” A house for sale in Tamarac is shown in this photo from February. A new survey shows that about 25% of Floridians are ...

FLORIDA, USA — Floridians are feeling a pinch in their wallet living here, as a new poll says nearly half of them are considering leaving the state due to the cost of living. Almost 50% of the state ...

Several sources report Connecticut’s cost of living remains higher than Florida’s. Rent Cafe’s cost of living calculator suggests that moving to Connecticut from Florida would raise one’s cost of ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A growing number of Floridians are “seriously considering” leaving the Sunshine State over the cost of living, according to a recent poll by Florida Atlantic University’s Business ...

Florida still offers the warm climate and favorable tax structure that remain major draws, but it’s lost ground on the crucial affordability factor. Anyone can view a sampling of recent comments, but ...

Once the darling of American transplants, Florida’s appeal seems to have dimmed. Just three years ago, Florida ranked among the nation’s top destinations for people making a move. But that momentum ...