MI to FL — the tax math, the equity picture, and the First Coast communities that fit MI buyers
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Talk to a Specialist →Michigan has a flat 4.05% state income tax. Florida has zero. For a couple drawing $90K in retirement income, this is approximately $3,600/year in annual savings. Michigan also taxes pension income from state and local government sources in ways FL does not.
Michigan buyers who are evaluating both the Grand Strand (Myrtle Beach) and the First Coast typically land on Florida based on the beach quality comparison. Jacksonville's Atlantic beaches outperform the Grand Strand on perceived quality for buyers accustomed to Great Lakes water. Del Webb eTown and Stillwater are the most common landing spots for MI buyers.
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Florida's Save Our Homes amendment caps your assessed value growth at 3%/year after year one of primary residency. This is the most powerful long-term property tax protection in any state we cover. Buyers from Michigan — where assessed values typically track market values — will find this cap produces significant compounding tax savings over a 15–20 year retirement horizon.
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