Florida residents weigh leaving state over rising expenses, poll says

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A new Florida Atlantic University poll reveals that nearly half of Florida residents have considered moving due to rising costs of living, despite the state's continued reputation as an affordable destination for many who live in northern areas of the U.S.

The poll, conducted by FAU's Business and Economic Polling Initiative, surveyed 1,000 Floridians and found growing economic frustration as property taxes, home insurance, and housing costs continue to climb.

"Insurance. That's the biggest one," one resident said when asked about financial pressures.

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The findings come as a surprise to research