MOVING TO FLORIDA OR NORTH CAROLINA: WHERE SHOULD YOU MOVE? 

Geography but more specifically, palm trees. I never really understood their appeal until I saw them in person. There is just something healing about them👍🏾

I like the seasons. I really do. I love when they change. As much as I love sand and surf I love when it snows, i love crunchy leaves and their colors.

This is so helpful. I’m choosing NC.

No matter where we’re coming from, we envy you and your videos are motivation for some of us to get our butts down there (I’m sure the reason we started watching your videos in the first place) just wanna say you’ll never know how much you put our minds at ease and just stick to our plan! Thanks Terry, you help more than you’ll ever know!! LGM

Thanks for the great quality video. Really thorough and helpful!

This was a really good video, informative from end to end. Thanks

You are a great youtuber. Thanks for making these. Very informative with a great sense of humor.

Florida: Full of Flowers. What a lovely name for paradise ... the blue 🌊, the 🌞 and 🌺 🙏. I can’t wait

Thank you BV🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞Sun, sand, surf and laughs!!! Another high value episode👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

That gorgeous orangy-red winter sky was amazing!!!

Surprised this didnt get more views. Great job with the editing and very entertaining. I am in the Raleigh-Cary and and enjoy it very much. Pretty easy access to beach and mountains. Florida is great too but too hot most of year. Thanks for sharing.!

👍👍 Thank you Terry! I have some friends living in Charlotte, they dream about moving to Florida.

Well done. You got the most points. Thanks

Great video Jeff and Chrissy

I live in Raleigh NC and I like it. I moved here from W.V.A. I have also spent much time in South FL, and Tampa. a couple things I wanted to mention for those that have never been here: NC actually does accommodate 5 types of Palm trees. Wrightsville beach, top sail, surf city Beach, and Emerald Isle NC are full of beautiful palm trees. There are actually many in the yards of my neighborhood here in Raleigh. Several types of palm trees can withstand colder Temps at fall and winter season. Emerald Isle beach, surf city Beach are my favorites here. The water is Crystal blue/green and nearly white sand. All are 1 hour 50 minutes away. Then you have more beaches like myrtle and Isle of Palms in South Carolina, just slightly further away. If you've ever been in South Carolina, especially Charleston SC it is GORGEOUS. palms are everywhere. I work in Government here in Raleigh. Raleigh is a huge center for tech companies, institutions of higher education, legal, medical and government careers. It's a great diverse job hub here. Almost everyone I've met here is an implant. They are here from all over the country, mainly for work. One of my neighbors moved here to Raleigh from Clearwater FL. With institutions like Duke, NC State, NC A&T, etc... NC is a Great place for young professionals. The cost of living is also decent. There are plenty of beaches and as you mentioned, close to mountains also, so there is plenty of diverse activities to do. Arts and music is very busy in NC also. A short drive to Charlotte for more to see, and close proximity to other states for more variety. I Love Florida and long term goal is to have a vacation home of my own there. Maybe to live there a couple months per year and return to the Carolinas. But I personally prefer Carolina living on a day- to day basis. There are a lot of similarities between the 2 states. NC gets just as HOT as FL summers in Raleigh stay between 90 to 100 degrees. If you like a break from the humidity winters in Raleigh are not bad either. Typically mild. The southern hospitality and kindness of the people is one quality I like here as well. Strangers seem a bit more friendly in the Carolinas than I've experienced in FL. Great video. To each is own!! I tell ppl to Go where-ever your career & skill sets fosters an enviornment for you evolve and thrive. The rest will fall into place. ❤.

Really helpful thank you👏👏👏

Just discovered this channel watching this video and man am I glad I did. BEST channel on youtube! Hello from southwest Florida 🌴

Same page as you when it comes to winter jackets. I still have 5 of them and I can't let them go cuz they look great on me. Thankfully they come in handy when I go back to NY (though I'll almost never go in the winter anymore).

thanks for making this video. I'm in NY and debating between the 2 now. Not a beach person so I don't get a hard-on when I see sand.

I've been an hour south of Tampa for 25 years. I do like it here but the summers are getting longer and much more brutal. I have an Airbnb vacation home in Bryson City, NC. The Smokies. I'll be moving there one day. It's October 25th and just sweltering. A roaring fire in a cabin sounds good right now.

Agree, climate is a big factor in choosing where to live. While I live in DFW Texas (not the most diverse climate); still has change of seasons that I always look forward to. Nice compare/contrast on 2 great places to live!!!

I lived in Florida (Sarasota and Clearwater) for about 10 years, essentially the 90s, and have been living in Charlotte for the past 6 years. I prefer the weather in NC. Winters are quite mild but you still have seasons. Not as humid as Florida in the summer. I will also say there are more geographical options near here but it’s also one of my main complaints about Charlotte. The mountains are 2-3 hours away and the beach 3-4 hours away. Traffic isn’t as bad here as in Florida but there seems like there is less to do here. I think I live in the most boring major city in the country. When I lived in Florida it was a pretty cheap place to live and buy a house. From what I understand not so much anymore. Real estate prices are rising fast here as well but I think you can definitely get more house here for the same dollar amount. Also it seems less transient here than in Florida even though 1/3 the city is from up north. Definitely more family oriented and religious here. And even though it’s been 20 years since I lived in Florida there definitely more middle class black families here and less segregated. Maybe Florida has changed but I kind of doubt it. I didn’t hate living in Florida but I didn’t love it either. Can say the same about NC. I guess no place is perfect. Both have their pros and cons.

I was born in Brevard County FL moved to Carteret County NC in 1990 I like both places as a retired licensed charter boat captain I have always lived on the coast I do miss FL even after all these years.

greetings from Portland, OR. You got mention on facebook called "Moving to Florida" and I just now watched my 4th video of yours. Love them all...my Dad is from Upstate NY but you remind me of his mom with that "Accent"...lol. My family planned on moving to which we think to ...Jacksonville on many account. Cooler than most of FL, Has waves for surfing if weather is right. Not alot of hurricanes hit that area, I can transfer my job there to name a few. But I rather live in Tampa....so hard to decide! Lived near L.A. in Hawthorne and Redondo beach growing up and moved to oregon when I was 26. Now I'm 57 and my mom and dad and stepfather all passed away and my 2 sisters are now living in VA. I am dying to get back into the waters since oregon pacific ocean is too dang cold! Looking forward to my move next July if all goes well.

Florida is Paradise! I have lived here for the past 16 years, however, after 2017 when we had to evacuate due to the mega hurricane Maria it took us 40 hours sitting in traffic driving up on I75 to Tennessee. Florida is getting super populated and hurricanes continue to worsen every year along with the floods. We are considering moving out of Florida for that reason. Florida is a tragedy waiting to happen with the over population and not many highway options to get away from the state in the event of evacuation. As you said the highest point is 345 fee above sea level and the reality is Mother Nature is in control and people need to plan accordingly. Stay safe and God bless everyone

Both places are beautiful tho. I love the view each of the places offer. 💚❤️

Great video btw😊🙃

Thanks for the info! I'm evaluating the pros and cons of two cities: Sarasota FL and Raleigh NC There' are no hills or mountains in Florida and there are no palm trees in North Carolina, but i'm not a big fan of the beach. Also there are no Winter sports in Florida. But contrary to Raleigh, Sarasota seems to be a cute tidy beach city. Raleigh looks more like a college and high tech town. And last but not least, in Raleigh you get the four seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. In Sarasota, you get hot Summer all year long.

Another great vid bro. Again making me want the beach so bad. (only another month or so and should be able to get to my parents place and enjoy it)

Love this

Great video! Do you have an update since being down? Would like to see an update on how you guys are liking it!

Nice vid, deserves more views.

I freaking love this

Florida pulls me in more 🌴 thanks for the info!

last night was the ahhhhh pure good old classic Phillies bullpen loss.. you've experienced what we now go through on the daily....up here in philthy when we see Neris come in we just shut the TV off bc we already know IT'S OVERRR lol ........ your guys Diaz, now thats a closer!!! 98mph consistent... dayuumn! should be a good one tonight, enjoy the game!

I've lived in FL my whole life (over 20 yrs) and recently relocated to NC to be with my boyfriend of almost 3 years. Both are wonderful places to live and I definitely miss FL but NC has so many similar things and new experiences so I don't get homesick too much. I do miss being close to beaches and seeing palm trees everywhere but I visit FL often enough that it doesn't bother me too much and I'd love to start a family in either place ^^

After living in NY 35 years moved to sunny southern Florida 35 years ago. Half of live here and there. Never looked back. 😃 always a head

Thank you

Yeah there are seasons in NC, but within that state the winters are very very mild in comparison to the Northeast. Also, the winters don't last that long.

Both have their own great reasons to move, but it would be a lot easier if could live in both places at once that way you could have the best of both worlds. Spend the summer in North Carolina and the winter in Florida

I remember this rooftop view

Appreciate the video!! Sounds like we'll be seeing ya down in Florida!!

I like your videos and I follow you my brother ✨🔥

I guess we can't seat under a , mango, coconut, avocado trees in our back yard in Charlotte...

Growing up in Florida the heat index of the summer is hot. Big bugs and spiders are yea what ever. I might move to Asheville area to get off the Sand bar and climb a mountain or at least a hill. At least in that area colorful people.

wow that sums up.

Clermont outside Orlando has hills as well as near the panhandle

Loved this video! I’m from Michigan and the minute you showed snow outside a NC home I knew NC wasn’t for me. I’m the type who loves subtropical everything every day !! And here I’ve spent living 26 years in sorry, sad, wintry, grey skied Michigan. That said, I do feel sad about leaving my fireplace behind 😅 Now I gotta decide east vs west coast of Florida! Decisions decisions 😅

Hello, just an extra detail is York County in SC, Ft Mills, Rock Hill area... you can pay less taxes, have a bigger house and still enjoy the amenities Charlotte can offer. Keep it up Greetings from Costa Rica🇨🇷

Which beach was this filmed in? Looks nice and not too crowded.

I lived in both places. The only advantage NC has is the geographical terrain and climate diversity like having Mt Mitchell the tallest summit east of the Mississppi, the tallest sand dune on the east coast at Jockey's Ridge State Park and the 4 seasons (seeing the leaves change in Fall while sipping on some good old fashion NC apple cider). While living in NC carolina I enojoyed staying at the beach house right on the beach at Emerald Isle Beach (much affordable than renting one in Florida) and a weekend get away over looking the Blue Ridge Mountains off the parkway absolutely breath taking. The Biltmore Estate (filmed in movies) owned the Vanderbilt family in Ashville is huge (gotta check out the winery). The place looks like one of the palaces in France or England fit for a royal family. My time was great there but I had no reason to stay long term since I have no immediate family staying there. If I had to choose something in the Carolinas long term by the beach along with walkable streets and history it would be hands down Charleston Est 1670 the South's version of a mini Boston. Now not everything in Florida is new either. St Augustine is the nation's oldest city Est 1565 by Spain waaay before the English settlements along that colony ranging from Boston to Charleston (minus NY originally settled by Dutch not English). My family heritage was one of the early settlers in the town of Philadelphia (before it actually became a city). Eventually migrated further south. Love history...sorry for the long spiel. What about California?? It too also has mountains, beaches and some 4 seasons to an extent. Yes, but the Pacific Ocean water on a California beach is not only colder but not as clean along with some of the nastiest brown smog I've seen that sits in those valleys around the LA area and stuck on the nation's king of freeways wtih rush hour all day long.. no thanks. Love to visit again in the future but I couldn't live there. However, since I grew up and lived in South Florida I'm going to be biased. The South Florida culture like food (gotta have my Cuban food and espresso fix) , music (the South Beach style dance club vibes, clothes etc.), and people is what I grew up with. As for sports, you're never going to get me to root for the Carolina Panthers over the Dolphins, Bucs or Jaguars. Baseball? I'll root for the Marlins but ultimately the Chicago Cubs and Wrigelyfield (Wrigleyville) for life. The Bulls because of MJ. Back in the day I use to hit the clubs before South Beach was a bigger name tredning around the world post Miami Vice and Scarface. I'm also a big fan of art deco and the colorful neon lights which makes it unique. South Beach for me is like America's version of Ibiza in Europe where a ton of tourists from abroad come to party on the beach. Yep, it's what you grew up with. As a former of resident of NC, I do miss those mountains though and the best scenic drive during the fall along the Blude Ridge Parkway. I do want to plan on another trip to the Biltmore Estate for another bottle at vinyard winery and hang out with the posh elites. (J/K). My favorite home in NC. The castle or palace. Absolutely beautiful.

I live in both. I'm very fortunate. Both states have their pros and cons. As for groceries, Raleigh has a much better selection of stores than South Florida. It's grocery shopping heaven in Raleigh by comparison. I absolutely can't stand Winter, so Florida definitely wins that one. I choose North Carolina in the Fall and avoid the worst of Hurricane season in Florida. I don't mind the Summer in Florida for the most part because there are fewer tourists. This video is 3 years old now, and South Florida's housing has gone insane, and insurance is completely out of control.

Florida for sure. Miami is my favorite city in the US. North Carolina is very beautiful too.

So according to wifey, diff were fruit variety and pricing a little higher

As a man who was born and raised in Southern California and has lived in Colorado for the past 10 years, I can honestly say having seasons is OVERRATED! I’m like you, once I leave here, I will never live anywhere else that cannot accommodate palm trees.

Living in south Florida since 2000 and am looking to relocate to nc prefer mountains then beaches and it’s to hot in Florida and the humidity is horrible

But I love mountains and hills

I live in Florida, never go to the beaches though I do love it but Im considering moving to NC. The cost here has put me in debt. Some of the locals are just horrible. Weather is great here and I don't want to go back to living in the cold. I'm torn

There are palms thru out of Jacksonville NC, some palms in Charlotte and other parts of NC I’ve seen palms thru out Virginia and the climate in NC is definitely warmer than VA so I don’t understand why you guys keep saying NC has no palms

To be honest Terry you look rejuvenated brother MINT

I have a sister in Raleigh

I have never been to the Carolina's, always wanted to go to Myrtle Beach, But if there's snow, no thanks, I would rather live Here in Florida

Oh yeah, i forgot that. No state income tax!!

Terry you had me at would you rather haha plus I'm the ultimate shorts and tank top guy Terry and if you went back to live in North Carolina you'd be just known as the vlogger which just doesn't have the same ring about it it's almost as bad as something like keto beach lol just kidding Terry you have a great Sunday brother MINT

Please do one comparing NY to FLA ! I would think there will be more Pros for living in FLA than the NorthEast! For me some of, the pro will be no more Cold snowy weather lets be real where are you going or doing with 2 kids under the age of 8 when its 4pm dark out, and 20 degrees outside! No more being taxed for everything! For the people saying it gets real hot in the Summer I say bring it on I rather have that than the Cold and for the people saying FLA has Gators, Snakes, and bugs plus hurricanes well here in the NorthEast NY, NJ, and CT you have Black bears, Bobcats, Fisher Cats, Coyotes, Graden snakes, Rats, Raccoons, skunk, Ticks, Possum, Mosiqutios, for whether we get it all! Hurricanes, Little tornados, Earthquakes, Blizzards, Ice Storms, and even Heat waves which I love lol

Yeah thank you for the video it was really lovely but I wouldn't want to live at neither one first of all too many damn people in both places too many peoples are moving there and I did wanted to move to Florida and North Carolina but after seeing everybody going down there no thank you

I dont know why you have focused in charlotte to compare the two states. There's others cities and places in NC.

There is a huge lake in Charlotte. Also, that tunnel in the first 30 seconds smells like urine. 100%

How long did you live in NC? Had you been to Wilmington by chance? My daughter lives there and loves it. I lived in Jacksonville FL on a job transfer, I didn't give it a true chance. I work in banking in a bankruptcy department ( you can only imagine how busy I potentially will be soon)

i use to live in NC and now im in FL lol

I feel there Is no better place to live now Everywhere people are running and making that place costly :(

Winters in California are comparable.

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Long johns

Only an ex-New Yorker can find the right words to describe life in Florida or North Carolina."

You can drive 3 hours of Myrtle Beach what are you talking about. You know we get hurricanes around here right. The insurance is outrageous. You can't go to the water in Charlotte you really can and call Lake Norman. Most of y'all are coming back to Charlotte North Carolina and call y'all halfback North Carolina win by far because is Affordable. I can go to the lake in North Carolina don't have to worry about alligators

Silly winter clothes 😂

You can in OBX lol

What is a gl... glo..ve. glove ....FL Boi here😄

I didn't even watch the whole video.....I vote florida

Like💓💓💓you are wonderful

Charlotte sucks, is overrated af and has tent communities all over Downtown, you hardly see that in most downtown areas in Florida.

Oh no. I do not care for ice.

nice beach ^^ great upload. you can count on me to support growing your channel. full watch and then some. have a beautiful day )

😃🤣😂no u didnt??? Wheres the toilet paper? Sorry, I havent wiped in awhile!!!

Soon. It’s Florida. Period.

ill take florida over nc any day....palm trees baby! also....enjoy tom brady over there us pats nation shall miss him

NC 😆