If you're relocating, the question isn't which city looks best on Instagram. It's where daily life will actually work for you. In the video I ranked six markets. Here's the short version of my thinking.
I weighed the same things for each: lifestyle, the cost of living and owning, access to airports and healthcare, momentum, and what kind of housing you can realistically buy. This is my opinion as a local agent, not a statistical index.
6. Sarasota
A strong arts and culture scene on the Gulf, with beaches and a slower pace.
5. Fort Lauderdale
Boating is a way of life here. If you live on the water, it's hard to beat the canal network.
4. Tampa
A growing business base and a lot of momentum, with a more urban feel than many Florida cities.
3. Miami
Global, energetic and international. It's also the most intense, in good ways and less-good ways.
2. Naples
Polished, calm and beautifully maintained, with excellent golf and Gulf beaches.
1. The Palm Beaches
My home market, so take that with a grain of salt. But I'd rank it first because it offers a lot at once: beaches, two airports within reach, a growing business community, top-tier healthcare and culture, and very different neighborhoods within a short drive.
West Palm Beach in particular has changed a lot. The downtown waterfront has become one of the most sought-after places in the state to own a luxury condo, and there's a pipeline of new development still underway.
If you're considering a move, start with our West Palm Beach luxury condo guide, or read my relocation surprises for West Palm Beach.
— Joel Poulin, Broker Associate | The Corcoran Group · (561) 556-3668