Current Location: Jacksonville, FL for past 2 years

Cost of Housing - Median price around 190K - 250K. My home was up around 35+% since purchase 2 years ago. Less expensive properties probably can be found outside of St. Johns county.

Weather - hot and humid from Apr - Oct (80 - 92 degrees). Great the rest of the year.

Cost of Living - Kinda high due to 6% sales tax but somewhat offset by low property tax (atleast compared to my history of other places) and no state tax.

Insurance/healthcare: low car insurance (1/3 compared to Texas), reasonable health insurance rate. Healthcare facilities abound (2 Mayo clinics, plenty of choices for hospitals, doctors, dentists).

Recreation: Beautiful beaches if you like white and sandy ones. City has the feel of a growing metropolitan area but in some parts still resort-like or rural so take your pick. My neighborhood has mostly young families with kids not retirees.

Other observations: I like the people interactions here, friendly but not intrusive.