NY to FL — the tax math, the equity picture, and the First Coast communities that fit NY buyers
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Talk to a Specialist →New York State has a top income tax rate of 10.9%. NYC residents pay an additional city surcharge. Florida has zero state income tax. A couple drawing $120K in retirement income saves $8,000–$13,000/year in state income tax moving from NY to Florida.
NY buyers — particularly Long Island and Westchester — typically have strong equity and can access Del Webb Nocatee at the upper price range. The Mayo Clinic argument resonates strongly with this cohort. Del Webb Nocatee and Cascades WGV bracket the price range for most NY 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 New York — 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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