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Florida Sees Senior Exodus Amid Rising Living Costs

3/22/2026

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  • A 2025 study shows inflows to Florida of 45,700 seniors and outflows of 44,900.
  • Shirley Whitney, a 90-year-old resident, moved from Florida to North Carolina to be closer to family, citing rising living costs.
  • Rising property and insurance costs drive retirees to leave Florida.
  • Experts say retirees have moved less to Florida since 2020 because affordability has declined.