The cost of living here is also 4% below the national average which means more savings for you.
While the population is less than 10,000 people, youre only 30-40mins from downtown Tampa.
Within the city however you definitely get that small town charm which could be just what youre looking for.
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Its a suburb of nearby Lakeland, Florida where youll find any major stores missing from Bartow.
Living in Bartow youll have a typical suburbs life with the added bonus of equal amounts sunshine and affordability.
Here you could see manatees, hundreds of bird species, alligators, and more.
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As such, housing lots are considerably bigger and so are the savings.
The average age of residents here is about 45 years old with lots of families in the neighborhood.
If youre looking for a more rural but still suburban feel then give this one a good look.
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For lovers of amusement parks or nature Kissimmee might be right up your alley.
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Orlando
The catch is that a lot of those things require a lot of money.
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Cape Coral
Cape Coral is located in Southwest Florida on the Gulf of Mexico.
In Cape Coral youll find a slower pace of life than the nearby Fort Myers.
Theres a plethora of great restaurants and nice parks, but little in the way of nightlife.
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Jacksonville
Jacksonville is one of the cheapest places to live in Florida for a number of reasons.
Lets start with the neighborhoods which are beautiful and among the finest in the state.
Crime is on the rise but that seems to be the case everywhere.
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